Wastewater Operator (Vacation Relief)
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies, Inc. Industrial
Solutions is a full-service industrial water management company
with a focus on a cost effective blend of service, chemistry and
equipment technologies. With our balanced process management
approach to water-related issues, we are able to create and
implement innovative, sustainable, custom water solutions that
reduce the overall cost of operation and compliance. Veolia Water
Technologies, an industry leader in providing water and wastewater
solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Veolia Water
Technologies is a Veolia company. Veolia provides water services
through public-private partnerships and industrial outsourcing
agreements and is comprised of the top water professionals in every
corner of the globe. Our parent company, Veolia Environnement (VE),
is a world leader in environmental services. VE is based in France
and is comprised of four business segments that serve the
environmental needs of customers globally: Veolia Water, Veolia
Environmental Services, and Veolia Energy.Job DescriptionVeolia
Water Technologies, Inc. Dayton is currently seeking a Vacation
Relief Operator (VRO). VRO will be trained to operate and maintain
wastewater plants at several locations around the country. - The
purpose is to cover the wastewater facility when one of our
existing operators is on PTO, maternity/paternity leave, sick
leave, short-term disability or is no longer assigned to the site.
- The VRO will be responsible for the overall operation and
maintenance of the wastewater plant, including process changes to
meet compliance, troubleshooting processes & - equipment,
operational management, maintenance (routine, reactive, and
preventive), process & compliance sampling, laboratory testing, and
writing and distributing a daily shift report. - In addition, the
Vacation Relief Operator will assist with the startup of new
wastewater operating contracts until full-time local operators are
hired - The VRO will be responsible for training the newly hired
operator(s). - The VRO will communicate with the client and with
Veolia's Account Manager regarding the operation during their time
at the facility. - The VRO will be required - to travel and be away
from home for extended periods of time - typically 1-2 weeks at a
time, but can be 1 or more months for certain projects.Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the wastewater plant to comply with the
requirements of the discharge permit, and each clients'
expectations/requirements.
- Provide direction and support (as needed) to the operators on
the other shifts, including the delegation of tasks based on the
skills and abilities of the other operators.
- Conduct lab analysis of the waste streams at various points in
the process to verify treatment and to make process changes.
- Communicate frequently with the Account Manager regarding the
operation of the WWTP and request assistance as needed for the
site. -
- Coordinate your own travel plans to and from the assigned
facility. - Note: Veolia pays for all expenses associated with
work-related travel.
- Write or revise Standard Operating Procedures, as
necessary.
- Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then
implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
- Submit daily and/or weekly reports to client and Veolia
management regarding the current status of the wastewater plant
operations. - -
- Flexibility in schedule is very important. - Most travel will
be planned in advance, but there are occasions when emergencies
arise, so the VRO will need to travel with little notice. -
Although these times are infrequent, it is a possibility.
- Manage the chemical inventories, spare parts inventory, and
waste disposal activities.
- Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for
all facets of the operation / management of the WWTP.
- Perform all duties/tasks in compliance with the site safety
plan to ensure the safety of all on-site personnel.
- Coordinate maintenance and preventive maintenance
activities.
- Optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment
plant.QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:
- A wastewater license (biological and/or physical chemical)
required
- Willing to pursue reciprocity in other states as well as higher
levels in wastewater treatment.
- 10+ years experience in wastewater treatment with knowledge of
biological and/or physical/chemical treatment systems. (college
included)
- Operational experience with several types of WWTP systems
preferred. - -
- Examples: clarification, coagulation, flocculation, sludge
dewatering, metals precipitation, aerobic, anaerobic, chemical
feed, and lab procedures.
- Strong mechanical ability and aptitude required.
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in written
form.
- Ability and desire to build a "team mentality".
- Effective report writing skills.
- Proficient in writing documents and creating/updating
spreadsheets in either Microsoft or Google.VWS offers you a
competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic
work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to
ensure you success.EOE/AA-M/F/Disability/VeteranAdditional
InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according
to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to
diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications,
without discrimination. 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. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity
and gives equal consideration to all applications, without
discrimination. 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.As an
inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal
consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Keywords: Veolia North America, Green Bay , Wastewater Operator (Vacation Relief), Other , Green Bay, Wisconsin
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...