Job Information
Veolia North America O&M Technician in Southport, United States
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
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:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a Grade III Wastewater treatment plant, Spray Irrigation System, and Class II Wastewater Collection System.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Conducts routine testing of water and records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities.
Monitors all charts, gauges, SCADA and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.
Evaluates all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify Chief Plant Operator of any abnormal conditions
Conducts inspection of pump stations and collection system
Conducts corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Responsible for maintaining property in good order to include housekeeping and grounds-upkeep.
Follows proper health and safety standards.
Ensures that all equipment is in proper and safe working order; conducts corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Prepares reports and documents related to the work; assures work is completed according to standard utility practices and procedures.
Maintains records on work activities, inventories chemicals, materials and supplies;
This is a regular, full time working position. Must be available for on-call, weekend work and call-ins.
Utilizes computers and software as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however limited exposure to higher noise level (within OSHA standards) may occur
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Approximately 3 years industry experience.
Strong mechanical and maintenance background with pumps.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Good communication skills, written and oral.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
NC Grade 2 Biological Wastewater Operator Certification or higher.
Surface Irrigation Water Pollution Control Certification.
NC Grade 1 Collection System Certification or higher.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is regularly required to talk or hear.
The candidate is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The candidate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.
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.