Wastewater Operator Lead

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: 

Provides day-to-day monitoring/operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance

activities. Coordinates and monitors operational personnel in the operation of the facility at the direction

of Project Manager; ensures effective plant performance and compliance with permit standards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observations and data in area shift log;  diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action; and communicates status, changes, and abnormalities in operating areas.
• Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
• Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Samples water, wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule;  and services automatic samplers.
• Performs routine lab tests and routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments;  and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Provides on-the-job training for Operator in Training and Operator I in operational, maintenance, and safety duties as required.
• Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Performs the duties of Operator Supervisor and related duties as needed.

Work Environment:

• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process controls.
• Requires working knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water/wastewater treatment, as acquired through three years of experience.
• Requires ability to diagnose plant-wide process problems and take remedial action, and to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills;  a scientific and mechanical aptitude;  and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Requires ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Requires achieving Class III water/wastewater operator's license, with ability to acquire Class IV license within one year of appointment to Operator II.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform tasks standing (25%) and walking (75%) for as many as five miles per shift.
• Work positions including climbing stairs (60%), squatting, and working with hands extended above head 18 inches (25%) and 30 inches in front of body (10%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds while walking distances of 10 feet.

Pay Rate: $48.70 per hour.

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.