Operator I

Veolia North America

Provides optimized solutions for water, waste, and energy management across various sectors.

Operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment equipment and ensure compliance.

16 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level

Full Time

Pittsburgh, PA

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

water purification

sample testing

meter recording

equipment inspection

epa compliance

safety standards

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.
Ensure safety standards are met.
Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
Collect and test water and sewage samples.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs.
Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties. May be required to work alone and follow lone worker procedures.
Receive and respond to supervisory direction, performance evaluations, and corrective criticism promptly and professionally, applying required changes.
Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas- including cleaning and housekeeping assignments as essential and non-optional functions.
Inspect all equipment on a regular basis.
Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.

What you bring

driver's license

ppe

troubleshooting

associate degree

2-5 years

wwt certificate

Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
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.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
Must accept supervisory direction, including corrective feedback and criticism, without argument or avoidance, and apply changes immediately.
Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic math equations. Associate's degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
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.
Two to five years' experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as 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.
Typically holds or is working toward an intermediate level water and/or wastewater treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

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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.

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