Company Description
Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
Job Summary
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Industrial Wastewater plant located in Whitehall, Michigan, and providing leadership and direction to operators on other shifts. The Lead Wastewater Technician will control the wastewater treatment plant's systems and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial discharge. Leadership responsibilities include delegating day-to-day tasks and projects, providing direction on operational changes, continued training of the operations team, ensuring proper direction is maintained for compliance sampling, and supporting the team in maintaining a positive relationship with the client. The Lead Technician will communicate with Facility and Veolia management on a routine basis.
Key Characteristics
Strong mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality"
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes
Strong mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality"
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes
Highly effective report creation skills, including narrative and data presentation through the use of tables and graphs
Ability to support a 24/7 operation
Ability to provide guidance and leadership by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of team members, and taking responsibility for results
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain complete operational coverage of the Industrial Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts (primarily 12-hour Day/Night shifts & Weekends); provide leadership and direction to operators on other shifts
Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow; collect and test wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at designated testing frequency
Analyze lab data to identify potential treatment issues and implement process changes to prevent non-compliance; maintain accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure
Coordinate with other operators, Industrial facility personnel, and Veolia management to maintain wastewater treatment equipment and determine optimal treatment methods; advise clients on appropriate methods for hazardous waste spill cleanups, recycle programs, energy savings programs, and water usage reduction
Complete all preventative maintenance at designated frequencies and assist with minor and intermediate maintenance projects including chemical pump repair, valve replacement, piping installation, mechanical pump seal replacement, and impeller replacement
Compile data for daily, weekly, or monthly operating reports to Veolia and Industrial management; may compile data for EPA or state regulatory bodies
Coordinate with Veolia purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies (equipment, lab reagents, chemicals) and with Industrial facility to schedule third-party maintenance support for projects outside Veolia's scope of work
Other Duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
Ability to make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct compliance issues or improve treatment processes
Ability to evaluate skills and abilities of other operators to properly assign/delegate tasks such as lab analyses, maintenance, preventive maintenance, chemical inventory management, and waste disposal
Ability to evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed, then coordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors
Independent scheduling of work load and management of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment parts
Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance
Ability to access customer site
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Operational experience of site specific equipment preferred, including: ROs, Clarification, UFs
Preferred (if applicable):
Wastewater entry level licensing or certification preferred but not required
Obtain all state required wastewater licensure for the Industrial - Whiehall, MI facility within 2 years of working at Industrial - Whitehall, MI
Working Conditions (Specify % of travel involved if applicable, physical conditions, interaction with any hazardous material, work environment, etc.)
Typical working conditions include a wastewater treatment plant and outdoors
Exposure to extreme weather conditions (extreme heat and cold)
Potential exposure to burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardous conditions
Physical requirements: lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, climb onto and exit a forklift in a safe manner, use of extension ladders on a daily basis, ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight spaces
Ability to work both day and night shifts as needed, with primary shift designation being 12-hour Day/Night shifts & Weekends
Ability to work 12-hour shifts if needed
Available for emergency call-ins or phone support
Additional Information
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
● Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is
not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills,
experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding
considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the
stated range: $25-36 Hourly
● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
● Life Insurance
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Parental Leave
● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
● AD&D Insurance
● Disability Insurance
● Tuition Reimbursement
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.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWT, and no fee will be due.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
