Wastewater Technician

Veolia Environnement SA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Group seeks a Wastewater Plant Operator to control plant systems and equipment for purification at a Greendale, IN facility. This role focuses on ensuring compliant operations and accurate data management.

You will monitor pumps and tests, analyze data, coordinate maintenance, and support safety and process improvements on 12-hour night shifts with Veolia’s Water Tech team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow Wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to build and maintain a team mentality.
• Independent decision-making and judgment for common problems.
• Ability to develop creative ideas to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Wastewater facility across shifts, mainly 12-hour nights.
• Operate motors, pumps and valves to regulate water flow and test samples for concentration and impurities.
• Analyze lab data and implement changes to prevent non-compliance; maintain client data records.
• Coordinate with Veolia management to maintain equipment and determine treatment methods.
• Complete preventive maintenance and assist with minor repairs.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly operating reports for Veolia and clients; may report to EPA or state bodies.
• Coordinate with purchasing and client to schedule third-party maintenance.

Skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team mentality

Independent decision-making

Process improvement ideas

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 SummaryThis position is responsible for controlling the Wastewater treatment plant's systems and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial discharge located in Greendale, IN, at a wastewaterfacility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Clients Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts (primarily 12-hour night shifts)
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow; collect and test wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities
• Analyze lab data to identify potential treatment issues and implement process changes to prevent non-compliance; maintain accurate record-keeping of client data
• Coordinate with other operatorsand Veolia management to maintain wastewater treatment equipment and determine optimal treatment methods
• Complete all preventative maintenance at designated frequencies and assist with minor maintenance projects including chemical pump repair, valve replacement, and piping installation
• Compile data for daily, weekly, or monthly operating reports to Veolia and clientmanagement; may compile data for EPA or state regulatory bodies
• Coordinate with Veolia purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies and with client to schedule third-party maintenance support
• Other Duties as assigned

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee’s responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with Google Suite andMicrosoft Office
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality"
• Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes

Education & Experience:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

• Wastewater entry-level licensing or certification

Working Conditions:

• Typical working conditions includewastewater treatment plants and outdoors
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions (extreme heat and cold)
• Potential exposure to burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardous conditions
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift andcarry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, climb onto and safely exit a forklift, use of extension ladders daily, ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight spaces
• Ability to work both day and night shifts as needed, with primary shift designation being 12-hour night shifts

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer... Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career! Training in valuable skills Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing! Strong leadership team!

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

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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