Water/Wastewater Operator: Frontline Process Technician

Veolia; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (start day 1)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Spending / Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Water Operator 1 to provide operations and maintenance support on water and wastewater treatment systems for various industries. The role involves working with filtration, RO, IX, de-oxygenation, and related technologies, including unloading Process Filter Presses.

Key duties include monitoring equipment, changing filters, maintaining records, and coordinating with Shift Leads on inventory and chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2+ years of maintenance/industrial experience.
• Preferred STEM degree or technical certificate in Instrumentation.
• Willingness to perform physical duties and work in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Empty Process Filter Presses.
• Power wash pits and equipment, including confined space entry.
• Carry out filter changes, process cleaning, and operations as directed.
• Maintain site paperwork and provide work summaries.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and chemical supplies.
• Monitor and maintain water and wastewater systems and chemical injection.
• Perform analytical testing as directed.
• Maintain a clean work area and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical know-how

Education

High School Diploma / GED

STEM degree or instrumentation cert (preferred)

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Water Operator 1 to provide operations and maintenance support on water and wastewater treatment systems for various industries. The role involves working with filtration, RO, IX, de-oxygenation, and related technologies, including unloading Process Filter Presses.

Key duties include monitoring equipment, changing filters, maintaining records, and coordinating with Shift Leads on inventory and chemicals.