Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. 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
Job Description
The Process & Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility. This position performs activities required to operate and maintain the plant as part of a team, including process control, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and basic maintenance duties.
Main Responsibilities:
- Monitor and control facility operations through SCADA systems, instrument panels, and programmable logic control units
- Operate and monitor automatic and semi-automatic equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, centrifuges, and chemical feed systems
- Perform laboratory testing (chemical, physical, biological) for process control, including TS, TSS, pH, and other typical wastewater/anaerobic digestion tests
- Monitor and adjust chemical dosages and process parameters
- Sample wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule
- Maintain detailed operational logs and records
- Perform preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and support maintenance technicians with complex tasks
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures
- Practice proper housekeeping and waste disposal
- Diagnose operational issues and implement corrective actions
- Support team objectives and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum post-secondary education required
- Minimum 2-5 years related experience
- Associate's degree in science/technical field preferred
- Heavy Equipment Operator certification an asset
- Experience with anaerobic digestion highly regarded
- Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, Anaerobic Digestion processes and laboratory procedures
- Proficient computer skills (SCADA, email, data analysis)
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Forklift certification preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Basic mathematical skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to follow procedures
- Team-oriented with strong work ethic
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, physical environment
- Exposure to dust and process odors
- Must provide own transportation
Working Hours:
- Monday-Friday
- Rotating shifts: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM & 2:30 PM-10:30 PM
- Weekend work as required
- Overtime availability
Benefits:
- Permanent full-time position
- Comprehensive medical/dental benefits
- Competitive wages
Additional Information
Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!
- Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
- A company in constant growth;
- A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
- A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
- The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
- Internal and external training and coaching programs;
- A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
- Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.
We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.
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.
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.
