Wastewater Treatment Technician - Frontline Ops

Veolia Environnement SA; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, focusing on water, energy, and waste management. We seek an SS Operator 1 to support water treatment systems, performing operations, maintenance, and unloading of Process Filter Presses across a variety of technologies.

The role requires hands-on work in industrial facilities, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with Shift Leads to ensure continuous, compliant operation of critical water treatment processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical know-how.
• 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 including industrial and manufacturing facilities.

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 systems as directed
• Perform analytical testing as directed
• 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
• Maintain a clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical strength

Industrial environments

Education

High School Diploma / GED

STEM degree or instrumentation cert (preferred)

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, focusing on water, energy, and waste management. We seek an SS Operator 1 to support water treatment systems, performing operations, maintenance, and unloading of Process Filter Presses across a variety of technologies.

The role requires hands-on work in industrial facilities, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with Shift Leads to ensure continuous, compliant operation of critical water treatment processes.