Wastewater Treatment Operator

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

Veolia has been operating the wastewater treatment plants for Haldimand County for 20 years. The wastewater treatment system consists of 4 mechanical plants, 4 lagoons and 20 pump stations. Veolia is now looking for a new operator to join the team in Caledonia/Hagersville.

Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant. This includes, among other tasks, lab testing, decision making, use of SCADA, preparation of reports, manually operating equipment and communicating with the rest of the team.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Control and operate automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitor and record operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Use SCADA for process monitoring and systems control
• Perform routine lab tests.
• Perform field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Sample wastewater, sludge and gasses (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
• Ensure conformance to process specifications.
• Ensure compliance with the ECA’s and client objectives
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor and take corrective actions.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Perform minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Operate vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Practice good housekeeping in the assigned area and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Prepare chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Monitor process chemical supplies and recommend reorder.
• Perform routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen
• Respond to emergency as individual and as part of a team

Qualifications

• OWWCO - WWT certification: must hold a valid class wastewater treatment and class collection certification: minimum level 1
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Other certifications are highly desirable: first aid, confined space, etc.
• Must be or become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Willingness to work toward higher level water treatment certification.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, preferably have some trade licensing (eg. Millwright)
• Attention to details and capability to accurately follow procedures.
• Analytical skills to understand data and graphs. Capability to make decisions based on data.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
• Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, attention to detail. Good use of the English language. Deadline oriented. Work well with others. Good hand eye coordination. Repetitive motions required. Rotating through-out the facility as required.
• Reliable and dependable on start and finish times as it impacts the operations.
• Able to work on weekends (once every 4-6 weeks typically)
• Able to be on call and respond to emergency (once every 4-6 weeks typically)

Compensation:

• Depending on the level: from $28 for level 1 to $36 for level 4. 
• Bonus
• Very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;

Work Environment: 

• Some of the regular tasks need to be performed outdoors (in some cases during inclement weather conditions) 
• Regular tasks are performed at multiple addresses:  company vehicles are supplied to move from site to site.
• Work Site Environment: WasteWater treatment odor, sometimes confined spaces, noisy environment.
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation to and from home.
• Physical Demands: 
  • Amount of time spent – Standing 50%, Walking 50% for as many as five miles per shift. 
  • 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 some weight (up to 20Kg). 
  • 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 Information

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us!

• Acting today to create tomorrow's world;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
• Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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.