Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

Operates and maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in a water treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, grounds and other work areas
• Follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida regulations
• Ensure safety standards are met
• Tends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, and chemical feed.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process or alter unit processes. 
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. 
• Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required. 
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Assigns, monitors & reviews accuracy of work, no authority for personnel actions, work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group. 
• Models and teaches compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.
• Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures. 
• Must adhere to specifications and production schedule. 
• May recommend or adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs. Is expected to suggest and gain approval for process improvements before implementing them.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues. 
• Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel, training, coaching.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.  May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators
• Maintain chemical inventory.
• Maintains PPE and Emergency Supply inventory
• Ensure that chemical delivery systems are in working order and calibrated.
• Aid operations in troubleshooting equipment, including call-ins.
• Coordinate with maintenance to complete activities.
• Orchestrate major equipment changes.
• Schedule treatment train swaps.
• Cover operator shifts as needed.
• Complete and verify monthly reports.
• Monthly facility inspections.
• Emergency generator testing.
• Aid in the training of junior employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School education or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Over five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have the ability to perform complex math equations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment, including, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in the facility which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, disinfection equipment, sludge processing belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Holds a FL Class “A” water plant operator license.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level II.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent – Sitting 25%, Standing 25%, Walking 50% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. Will be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• The employee must wear PPE including but not limited to safety-toed boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat.