O&M Technician II

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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $21.00 to $27.00 Per Hour 

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: 

Under the direction of Project Management, performs work involving the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wastewater facility including all related infrastructure, equipment, buildings and grounds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs technical O&M activities related to the wastewater facility, including all related infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems.
• Performs routine PM activities related to all infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems.
• Conducts Wastewater sampling and laboratory monitoring per Project and Regulatory requirements.
• Assists in ensuring all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly.
• Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
• Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule with fellow operators.
• Respond to emergencies, work additional hours as required to complete tasks as/and when needed.
• Assists project and department to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence.
• Completes and maintains proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
• Operates project vehicles, heavy equipment, fork lift, etc.
• Performs cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities, buildings and grounds.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
• Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience working in the water or wastewater industry or related fields preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or utility related field, or a combination of education and experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Valid NY Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.
• Valid NY Grade IIA or higher Water Treatment Operator License - preferred

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Windows, Office, Operations, Lab and CMMS programs, SCADA and PLC equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand technical instructions and manuals.
• Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools specific to Departmental needs and requirements.
• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment, have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations, requirements & reporting.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Must be safety conscious and at times be able to work independently with little/no supervision.
• Must be able to work closely with local contractors.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the 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.