Wastewater Operations amp Maintenance Technician

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Company Description Veolia 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 tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.  

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Job Description Summary

Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Primary Duties /  Responsibilities 

Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.  Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observations and data in shift log.  Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.

Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and minor repair) on machines and related equipment, which may include pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, and filter presses. Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into the appropriate database.  Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to the Lead or Supervisor.

Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, sludge, and residuals according to schedule.  Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for the process.  Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies, and recommends reorder.

Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.

Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters, including, but not limited to, pH.

Learns to inspect pumps and mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.  Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.  

Performs manual labor, including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds as required, and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies. Operates vehicles, mobile equipment, and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.

Qualifications Education / Experience / Background

High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.

Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred.

Experience using power, and hand tools.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. 

Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.

Ability to learn to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.  

Must have basic computer skills.

Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals. 

Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Must be able to work Nights, Days, Weekends, and Holidays. 24/7 Operation.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

Required Certifications will have on the job training (Illinois D- Drinking Water, K - Site Specific Wast Water, Forklift, etc. 

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

Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA, and Quality Training.

Obtain and maintain minimum water / wastewater operator state certification.

Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, the facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)

Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills / maintenance certifications.  

May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment 

Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.  Typically spends 25 – 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.  Company service vehicles are used as required.

Travels 1 – 2 times per year for company provided training.  May be required to travel up to five consecutive days.  May serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call.

May be exposed to possible operations hazards, including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.

Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.

 Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.  

Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.  Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.  Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

Additional Information VNA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. VNA’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group status as defined by applicable law. 

VNA gives fair consideration to all qualified individuals and affords all employees and applicants opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities without regard to membership in any applicable protected category. No opportunity for hire, advancement or any other condition of employment will be diminished through unlawful discriminatory practices.

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Enovity Inc
Website : http://www.enovity.com