Wastewater Operator - Water Technologies

Veolia | Water Tech; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with company matching

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a Water Operator 1 to provide operations and maintenance support for water and/or wastewater systems across industries. You will work with technologies including media filtration, softening, RO, IX, de-oxygenation, EDI, and UF, and you may unload Process Filter Presses.

Join a team committed to sustainability, safety, and reliability. The role requires physical capability, willingness to work overtime, and a high school diploma with relevant maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in service/maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Preferred STEM degree or technical certificate in Instrumentation.
• Ability to perform physical duties and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Empty Process Filter Presses
• Power wash pits and equipment, including confined space work
• Carry out filter changes, cleaning, and operations as directed
• Maintain site paperwork and provide work summaries
• Monitor and maintain water and wastewater systems and chemical injection
• Perform analytical testing as directed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in STEM or Instrumentation (preferred)

Tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Instrumentation calibration

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary: As a Water Operator 1, you’ll be on the front lines providing operations and maintenance support on water and/or wastewater treatment systems for one of our customers from one of a variety of industries. This mission critical role involves working on (and cleaning) a variety of technologies including, media filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), ion exchange (IX), de-oxygenation, electro deionization, and ultrafiltration (UF). The duty includes unloading Process Filter Presses.

Key Characteristics:

• Consult with Shift Lead and operation teams for direction
• Operate, monitor, and optimize equipment as directed
• Change and Clean Filters and other equipment / Pits
• Conduct maintenance and calibration activities
• Excellent mechanical know how

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Empty Process Filter Presses
• Power Wash Pits and Equipment including Confined Space Entry
• Carry out filter changes, process cleaning, and process operations as directed by Shift Leads
• Maintain site paperwork, and provide summaries of work performed
• Communicate with Shift Lead on inventory of spare parts and adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts
• Monitor and maintain Water and Wastewater systems as directed
• Monitor and maintain chemical injection systems as directed
• Perform analytical testing as directed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma / GED / Home School Certification OR international equivalent 2+ years’ experience of service/maintenance or equivalent in an industrial environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor\'(s) or Associate\'s Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certificate in Instrumentation

Working Conditions:

• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You\'ll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan with company matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Ready to advance your leadership career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability?

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.