Operator Lead
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Jackson
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
Company DescriptionVeolia Group aims to be the benchmark company
for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees
worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions
that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy
management. Through its three complementary business activities,
Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available
resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79
million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with
sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered
48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext:
VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.
www.veolia.comJob DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSEOperates and maintains
water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing
equipment in water/wastewater 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.
Serves as Primary Operator with responsibility for State reporting
and compliance.PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related
equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates,
mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and
vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling,
aeration and sludge digestion.
- 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 area.
- 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 supervisor. Performs routine and preventative
maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
- Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in
order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units
or alter unit processes.
- Samples wastewater, sludge and gases (odor control, digester,
etc.) according to schedule.
- 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 instrument calibration for portable meters including,
but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen,
lower explosive limit.
- 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 area 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
process improvements.
- 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 plant as needed. May assist with
orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.WORK
ENVIRONMENTSpends 100% of the time in operations environment. May
need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive
company vehicle 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.QualificationsEducation /
Experience / Background
- High School education or equivalent with the ability to read,
write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and
quality instructions).
- Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly
preferred.
- Over five years experience in a related position and
environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and
practices of water/wastewater treatment.Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities
- Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site
specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment),
including respirators, 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, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge
processing filters, 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
- Typically holds a Minimum or a Grade 3T water Cert /wastewater
treatment Grade 6C certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater
license as required by regulatory agencies at site).
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving
record.Physical RequirementsAmount of time spent - Standing 25%,
Walking 75% 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. May 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.Additional InformationA subsidiary of Veolia group,
Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial,
industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers
throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia
North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than
350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com 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.
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