Operator In Training
Veolia North America
Operates and maintains wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure compliance.
8 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Atlanta, GA
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water treatment
Wastewater treatment
Commercial waste collection
Hazardous waste disposal
Energy consulting
Resource recovery
Procurement services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
preventive maintenance
flow monitoring
valve control
sample collection
lab testing
troubleshooting
- Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
- 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.
- Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
- Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
- Ensures conformance to process specifications.
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
- Samples wastewater, sludge, and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
- Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
- Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
- Will be required to use ladders or stairs.
- Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
- Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
- May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
- Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.
- Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
What you bring
process control
bnr experience
troubleshooting
operator license
associate degree
teamwork
- 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.
- Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
- Experience in a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) wastewater plant preferred.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Spends 100% of time in an operations environment.
- Must have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA, and Quality Training.
- Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
- Must follow established operational, process control, safety, and emergency response procedures.
- Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
- Tends to 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 wastewater by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
- Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in facility which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment.
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Georgia Class III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License
- Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred.
- Work Schedule requires 4 hours OT every pay period and from time to time there is a need/voluntarily to cover vacation or sick for other operators.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
- Must read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
- Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
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Company
Overview
- Focuses on water, waste, and energy management through sustainable solutions.
- Serves a wide range of industries, from residential to industrial and infrastructure projects.
- Offers services like wastewater treatment, water recycling, energy management, and waste disposal, tailored to customer needs.
- Specializes in sectors such as energy, utilities, and water, helping clients minimize their environmental impact.
- Manages large infrastructure projects, including eco-efficient systems for municipalities and industries.
- Works on notable projects including energy-efficient systems for commercial buildings, waste-to-energy facilities, and water reclamation systems.
- Operates across multiple regions, addressing major environmental challenges.
- Customer Commitment
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Respect for People
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Long-term goal
Aim to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
30% by 2030
CO2 reduction goal
Targeting a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.
14M metric tons annually
CO2 emissions managed
Manages over 14 million metric tons of CO2 emissions each year.
- Investing in renewable energy solutions
- Improving water efficiency and recycling
- Maximizing circular economy principles
23% leadership
Women in Leadership
Women currently make up 23% of global leadership positions within the organization.
5% goal
Women Senior Leadership Goal
Aim to increase women in senior leadership roles by 5% by 2025.
- Committed to increasing diversity in leadership roles
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