Wastewater Operator III

　　Veolia North AmericaSan Diego, CA (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

　　Pay Rate: $47.00 to $55.00, Per Hour.

　　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 Grade III Operator directs and manages the wastewater treatment operations and processes on an assigned shift to ensure that safe and efficient operations are continued, and to execute the proper technical procedures and management policies that result in cost-effective contract compliance and compliance with all applicable permits and regulations.

　　Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Perform leadership and operational duties on an assigned schedule.

　　Obtain and record information regarding plant operations, changes, and condition by reading the log of operations, daily briefing with prior and oncoming shift personnel, reviewing/updating the white board, checking for written email or verbal direction from the Operations Manager.

　　Ensure that all rounds, records, analysis, readings, plant housekeeping, and process control plan measures assigned to operators are performed.

　　Throughout the assigned schedule, make swift and appropriate actions and adjustments to ensure that all compliance measures are maintained within the plant, lift stations, and canyon collector facilities.

　　Immediately notify Operations Manager or Project Manager regarding any non-compliance issue, acts of vandalism or theft to or of the plant facility or property.

　　Ensure that you and others assigned to the various shifts follow and adhere to all safety precautions, measures, policies, and procedures.

　　Use senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch) during plant rounds to make pertinent observations of the plant equipment, unit processes and overall plant condition and report the observations to direct supervision.

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

　　Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

　　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, dust collector and odor control systems.

　　Operate/Monitor control panels, adjust valves and gates.

　　Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.

　　Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedures.

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

　　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 a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.

　　Assist with collecting data and completing reports/projects to support business operations.

　　Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development.

　　Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment on site.

　　Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving on site.

　　Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.

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

　　Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

　　Work Environment:

　　Spends 100% of time in operations environment.

　　May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.

　　May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

　　Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical equipment hazards.

　　Qualifications

　　Education/Experience/Background:

　　High school diploma equivalent.

　　Experience as an on-site Grade III Operator for activated sludge with aeration tanks facilities of equal or greater size complexity.

　　Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and operations of activated sludge with aeration tanks facilities or a minimum of three (3) years if certified as Grade IV or above.

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

　　Knowledge and skills in the processes and methods of wastewater treatment, biosolids handling programs, air emissions systems and standards, laboratory standard methods for water and wastewater and operation and maintenance procedures for related equipment.

　　Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws pertaining to wastewater treatment facility with a NPDES permit.

　　Ability to handle emergency situations with proper training.

　　Ability to provide first aid, CPR and use SCBA equipment.

　　Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

　　Superior interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, public, and employees.

　　Excellent management and organizational skills are also required.

　　Ability to organize and manage assigned work tasks, respond appropriately to emergency situations, and accurately record facility readings, incidents, etc.

　　Ability to operate within a team atmosphere including direction of staff assigned to the Grade III Operator’s work shifts.

　　Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.

　　Ability to operate computer, typewriter and other office machines as needed. Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SCADA systems.

　　Strong basic mathematics and computer skills.

　　Ability to work a 10 or 12 hour shift schedule which may involve night and weekend work.

　　Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

　　CA SWRCB Grade III or above Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.Physical Requirements:

　　Knowledge and skills in the processes and methods of wastewater treatment, biosolids handling programs, air emissions systems and standards, laboratory standard methods for water and wastewater and operation and maintenance procedures for related equipment.

　　Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws pertaining to wastewater treatment facility with a NPDES permit.

　　Ability to handle emergency situations with proper training.

　　Ability to provide first aid, CPR and use SCBA equipment.

　　Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

　　Superior interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with clients, public, and employees.

　　Excellent management and organizational skills are also required.

　　Ability to organize and manage assigned work tasks, respond appropriately to emergency situations, and accurately record facility readings, incidents, etc.

　　Ability to operate within a team atmosphere including direction of staff assigned to the Grade III Operator’s work shifts.

　　Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.

　　Ability to operate computer, typewriter and other office machines as needed. Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SCADA systems.

　　Strong basic mathematics and computer skills.

　　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.