Plant Operator

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.

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:

This position operates and maintains water production and water quality for public consumption in Bloomsburg, Nuremberg, and the Columbia County Industrial Park. Ensures pumping combinations are conducted in the most economical manner. Observes treatment conditions and regulates chemical dosing. Monitors booster stations and storage facilities. Performs preventative and reactive maintenance of all production equipment.

This position also maintains the wastewater treatment plant at the Columbia County Industrial Park and will perform preventative and reactive maintenance of all wastewater equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducting routine water testing and recording test results; ensuring quality of treated water meets federal and local regulations and company standards.
• Monitoring all charts, gauges, and other operating equipment at treatment plant(s) or within distribution system(s), utilizing SCADA.
• Calculating the chemical feed rate required, calibrating feed equipment, and adjusting feed rate per lab tests or supervisor’s instructions.
• Preparing and submitting routine state and regulatory reports for review.
• Analyzing system parameters and determining when additional help is required.
• Maintain appropriate chemical inventory levels.
• Responding to emergency calls from the SCADA system.
• Complete routine maintenance chores and housekeeping as required.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous experience in water treatment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of water treatment methods, water chemistry and tests, federal, state and local drinking water regulations and company standards, and water collection systems.
• Excellent organizational skills related to project management and record keeping.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid state driver's license.
• Appropriate operator certifications required or to be obtained – Water Class B, with Subclassifications 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 13. Wastewater Class D, with the Subclassification 1 and Wastewater Class E, Collection System.

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.