Wastewater Plant Operator II - Process Control & Troubleshooting

Veolia; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a wastewater plant operator to control assigned processes, monitor equipment, take samples, and generate daily shift reports. The role involves an industrial environment with exposure to dust, heat, and noise, and requires the ability to operate semiautomatic controls and wear a SCBA when needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of wastewater treatment or powerhouse equipment experience, and licenses such as ASOPE PPO II and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two years experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment or powerhouse equipment.
• Knowledge of operating equipment in wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of Windows based computer operating system.
• Knowledge of the operation and adjustment of valves, mechanical pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and semi-automatic controls.
• Knowledge of sampling and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of dials, meters, and gauges.
• Communicates effectively via written, electronic and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others when necessary.
• Ability to wear SCBA.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned plant processes.
• Operates assigned treatment plant equipment by starting/stopping and regulating semiautomatic controls, notes malfunctioning equipment and trouble shoots for needed repairs, and makes needed adjustments where possible and refers maintenance problems to the shift supervisor.
• Records and interprets meter and gauge readings from equipment.
• Takes periodic samples for laboratory analysis. Performs tests for process control.
• Records activities in log and prepares and submits daily shift operational reports. (Excel based).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operation

Windows operating system

Valve and pump adjustment

Laboratory sampling procedures

Reading dials and gauges

Written and verbal communication

SCBA usage

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASOPE PPO II Operator License

Wisconsin Driver’s License

Tools

SCBA equipment

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a wastewater plant operator to control assigned processes, monitor equipment, take samples, and generate daily shift reports. The role involves an industrial environment with exposure to dust, heat, and noise, and requires the ability to operate semiautomatic controls and wear a SCBA when needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of wastewater treatment or powerhouse equipment experience, and licenses such as ASOPE PPO II and a