Field Service Technician

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.

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

The Field Services Technician is a graduated position providing advancement potential upon demonstration of the mastery of skills to deliver increasingly complex products from storage tanks to water & amp; wastewater network systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Grade 1: Entry Level (Grade 7 entry; Grade 8 after one year)

• Perform field asset inspections for annual reports
• General knowledge of general rigging techniques
• Skill and ability to determine issues that need to be resolved during inspections
• General knowledge of water system networks including piping, valves, hydrants, wells, & treatment plants

Grade 2: Intermediate Level (Grade 9)

• Must be proficient in Grade 1 Tasks plus the following
• Acquire welding certification, 1G position for typical moderate steel repairs
• Perform Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) inspections of water system assets
• Ability to properly execute general rigging techniques
• Proven ability to assist in one of the following: ice pigging, mixer installation, TRS installation, well rehabilitation, valve & hydrant maintenance, leak detection, or other water system service

Grade 3: Proficient Level (Grade 10)

• Must be proficient in Grade 1 & 2 Tasks plus the following
• Experience in proper coating preparation, abrasive blasting technique and proven knowledge to carry-out tank renovation
• Acquire welding certification, 4G position for moderate to heavy steel repairs
• Proven ability to complete one of the following: ice pigging, mixer installation, TRS installation, well rehabilitation, valve & hydrant maintenance, leak detection, or other water system service.

Grade 4: Leadman Level (Grade 12; Limited to one per FST Crew)

• Proven ability to lead a crew in the field organization and delivery of services
• Must be proficient in delivery of two (2) or more of the products to include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Knowledge, skills and proven ability to complete Mixer mechanical installation
  • Knowledge, skills and proven ability to complete TRS mechanical installation
  • Broad knowledge of Valve & Hydrant troubleshooting and maintenance including GIS/GPS capability; general water system network knowledge required
  • Knowledge, skills and proven ability to perform all tasks associated with Leak Detection techniques; general water system network knowledge required
  • Knowledge, skills and proven ability to perform all tasks associated with Ice Pigging technique; general water system network knowledge required
  • Knowledge, skills and proven experience to perform all tasks associated with Well Maintenance techniques; primarily CO2 and/or chemical injection
  • Other knowledge and skills associated with the water and wastewater distribution, treatment, and monitoring

Education / Experience / Background

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong communications skills that should increase with grade progression
• Ability to build customer rapport at all grade levels
• Good analytical problem solving skills
• Knowledge and ability to work with subcontractors that increases with grade progression
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong knowledge of interior and exterior tank coatings
• Strong knowledge of Water and Wastewater network systems

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to acquire welding certifications
• Ability to acquire CDL license
• Water system operator certificate is a plus
• NACE Certification is a plus
• Technical School Certification is a plus

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.