Lead Wastewater Operator

Pay Rate: $30.00 to $50.00 per hour.

BENEFITS 

Veolias 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: 

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment processing disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Serves as Primary Operator with responsibility for State reporting and compliance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Tends automatic and semiautomatic 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.
• Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitors flow meters gauges flow ratios pressures and related controls through instrument panels computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications.  Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.  Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Performs field tests (chemical physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes. 
• Samples wastewater sludge and gases (odor control digester etc.) according to schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. 
• Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
• Performs instrument calibration for portable meters including but not limited to dissolved oxygen pH H2S percent oxygen lower explosive limit. 
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment facilities and grounds as required. 
• Performs minor maintenance including but not limited to routine preventive maintenance lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Assigns monitors & reviews accuracy of work no authority for personnel actions work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group. 
• Models and teaches compliance with all work practices policies and procedures.
• Must follow established operational process control safety and emergency response procedures.  Must adhere to specifications and production schedule. 
• May recommend or adapt procedures techniques tools materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.  Is expected to suggest process improvements.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues. 
• Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel training coaching.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Assists in other areas of plant as needed.  May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment. 
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes toxic and caustic chemicals heavy machinery high pressure hot or cold work environment temperatures slippery surfaces water hazards and electrical equipment.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED with the ability to read write and comprehend English (operational process safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Associates degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• Over Five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods techniques and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• 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 consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in the 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.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24hour emergency oncall if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Typically holds a Minimum of a Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Certification with the State of California. However Grades I through V will be considered. (Requires minimum wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site).
• Must possess a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent Standing 25% Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• 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. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces. 
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds). 
• 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 nonconformance and machine malfunction.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime