Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

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: 

This position operates and maintains water production and water quality for public consumption in Bloomsburg, Nuremberg, Mahoning Township, Wonderview, and the Columbia County Industrial Park. Ensures pumping combinations are conducted in the most economical manner. Observes treatment conditions and regulates chemical dosing. Monitors booster stations and storage facilities. Performs preventative and reactive maintenance of all production equipment.

This position also maintains wastewater lift stations in Mahoning Township and the wastewater treatment plants at the Columbia County Industrial Park and Wonderview. This position will perform preventative and reactive maintenance of all wastewater equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conducting routine water testing and recording test results; ensuring quality of treated water meets federal and local regulations and company standards.
• Monitoring all charts, gauges, and other operating equipment at treatment plant(s) or within distribution system(s), utilizing SCADA.
• Calculating the chemical feed rate required, calibrating feed equipment, and adjusting feed rate per lab tests or supervisor’s instructions.
• Preparing and submitting routine state and regulatory reports for review.
• Analyzing system parameters and determining when additional help is required.
• Maintain appropriate chemical inventory levels.
• Responding to emergency calls from the SCADA system.
• Complete routine maintenance chores and housekeeping as required.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and reason.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate and be understood both in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to use a computer with basic computer skills.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Basic knowledge of water treatment methods, water chemistry and tests, federal, state and local drinking water regulations and company standards, and water collection systems.
• Excellent organizational skills related to project management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Basic Mechanical & Electrical Skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general personal computer literacy.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Appropriate operator certifications required or to be obtained – Water Class B, with Sub-classifications 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 13. 
• Wastewater Class D, with the Sub-classification 1 and Wastewater Class E, Collection System.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, occasional walking, lifting, climb stairs and ladders.

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.