Industrial Wastewater Shift Operator

　　Veolia North AmericaLinthicum Heights, MD (Onsite)Full-Time

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　　Company Description

　　About Veolia North America

　　A 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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

　　Job Description

　　BENEFITS

　　Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.

　　POSITION PURPOSE: The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

　　PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

　　Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.

　　Model professional behavior: report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.

　　Work flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　Work 12 hour rotating shifts; work holidays and rotating weekends.

　　Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/control; and routine tests

　　Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, etc.

　　Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.

　　Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures, and related controls.

　　Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily.

　　Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.

　　Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor or designee and take corrective actions.

　　Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.

　　Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.

　　Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.

　　Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.

　　Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.

　　Work effectively in team environment and provide support and assistance to others.

　　Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.

　　Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

　　Qualifications

　　Education / Experience / Background

　　High School diploma or GED

　　Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

　　Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.

　　Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

　　Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

　　Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

　　Read and comprehend instructions/signs/directions in English.

　　Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

　　Proficient using PC, email and word processing software.

　　Pass drug screens, physical and safety sensitive background check.

　　Ability to focus with attention to detail to complete tasks safely and correctly.

　　Demonstrate ability to learn and then independently operate equipment.

　　Required Certification / Licenses / Training

　　Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

　　Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

　　Willing to work towards state issued wastewater treatment license.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　Wear the required personal protective equipment including clothing, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, foot protection and hard hat.

　　Lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs.

　　Sit periodically and for extended periods of time; climb ladders and stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders; kneel and crawl to access work areas.

　　Able to observe information on monitors, computer screens and gauges for periods of time.

　　Stand, walk, bend, stoop; reach forward and grasp.

　　Balance while walking on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms/pathways, and uneven surfaces.

　　Able to walk across pathways with open enclosure at heights of 10 to 25 feet.

　　Work in loud, cold, hot, wet, and dry environments; both indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.

　　Additional Information

　　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.

　　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.