Water Plant Operations Technician

Veolia | North America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking an experienced water treatment technician to optimize production and ensure water quality across treatment facilities and distribution systems in New Jersey. You will conduct field inspections, calibrate equipment, monitor SCADA controls, and support regulatory reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma, 3–5 years in water treatment, and a valid driver's license; NJ DEP Water T-1 certification must be pursued within two years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in water treatment preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain NJ DEP Water T-1 within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample collection per NJDEP requirements to monitor water quality in the distribution system and at treatment plant (BAC-T, THM, VOC, CL2, L&C, TOC, etc).
• Calibrate and verify on all lab and Process equipment.
• Optimize day-to-day plant operations including operability and plant process control (SCADA).
• Monitor water production operations, storage and treatment systems including booster pumps, storage tanks, emergency interconnections stations and related facilities, chemical application equipment, water main chlorination and de-chlorination.
• Establish proper chemical dosing and inventory at all facility (treatment plant).
• Investigate complaints regarding water quality and system pressure and notify on-call personnel when appropriate.
• Maintain/repair equipment at the water treatment plant and distribution system (e.g., cleaning tanks and filter beds, backwashing, repair and lubrication).
• Recommend solutions to operational and technical problems.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements (sampling, water quality monitoring and reporting, operator certification, audits, inspections).
• Prepare reports and maintain reporting databases for Production Department.
• Follow safety procedures and perform safety housekeeping.
• Respond to and participate in emergency calls and Rahway Emergency Response Team rotation.

Skills

SCADA

Water treatment knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Chemistry & math basics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking an experienced water treatment technician to optimize production and ensure water quality across treatment facilities and distribution systems in New Jersey. You will conduct field inspections, calibrate equipment, monitor SCADA controls, and support regulatory reporting.

The role requires a High School diploma, 3–5 years in water treatment, and a valid driver's license; NJ DEP Water T-1 certification must be pursued within two years.