Operations & Maintenance Technician I
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA 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 websiteJob DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia'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 O&M Tech-1 participates as a
member of a team Operating and Maintaining a municipal class-4,
15-MGD conventional filtration surface water treatment plant with
ozone. The plant produces 24/7: work schedule is variable.Primary
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels and
computer terminals.
- Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace
chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit
processes.
- Monitors and observes operating conditions, records
observations and data and diagnoses basic operational problems and
takes corrective action.
- Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies
and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to Manager.
- Prepares chemical solutions, monitors process chemical supplies
and recommends reorder.
- Samples water and solids according to schedule.
- Performs routine lab tests, and routine instrument
calibrations.
- Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive and
corrective maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and
performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions
and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.
- Operates vehicles for plant operational use.
- Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools,
equipment, facilities, and grounds. Assures work is performed in a
safe and professional manner by following established safety,
operating, and emergency response procedures.Work Environment:
- Typically spends 75% of time in an operations environment and
25% of time spent in an office 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 dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals,
rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures,
slippery surfaces, water and electrical
hazards.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience within a water treatment environment with knowledge
of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water
treatment are preferred.
- Certification as a water operator is preferred.
- Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem
resolution, resolve conflicting priorities and to meet assignment
deadlines within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and manage remedial
action.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
in order to interface with all levels of personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective and easily
understood written communications and reports.
- Seeking strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing
and spreadsheet management.
- Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility
required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
- Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and
regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other
Company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to respond to 24-hour emergency on-call if
required by site.
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background
check.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Water Environment Tech AA or coursework in science or
engineering is desired.Physical Requirements:
- Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Sitting 25%, Walking
50%.
- 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.
- 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 InformationWe 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.
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