O&M Tech I
Veolia North America

Company Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Summary

• Responsible for the production of water to the City of Alpena which uses a 6MGD complete treatment surface water WTP. Operates and maintain WTP and associated equipemnt. Conduct water testing and analysis, results of these tests will then be utilized to make changes to the Treatment Process as required. Ensure proper dosage of treatment chemicals using pumps and metering devises. Operate pumps and valves as necessary to meet the demands of the Water System. Perform numerous water quality testing procedures; including microbiological, amperometric chlorine residual testing, hardness/alkalinity titrations, and several other analysis using benchtop laboratory equipment. Participates in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of process control and treatment equipment as needed in collaboration with Plant Maintenance. Record accurate results and information on daily/monthly operational logs as well as multiple laboratory records.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Diagnose WTP operational problems and take corrective action; communicate status, changes and abnormalities in operating areas.
• Follow process control procedures, verify and report suspected malfunctions and variance to supervisors.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment using tools and gauges of the trade; obtain necessary parts through established procedures.
• Maintain adequate laboratory supply inventory as well as maintain and evaluate daily lab records and procedures including QA/QC.
• Monitor and observe operating conditions, record observations and data on multiple logs.
• Perform chemical and biological analyses through the use of lab equipment: benchtop units, titrations, etc.
• Operate equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.
• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain equipment and processes at the WTP in a safe and efficient manner while satisfying the requirements of customers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the proper use and care of hand tools and knowledge and use of the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance, housekeeping tasks, and inspections as assigned.
• Collects samples for process control and compliance monitoring in accordance with standard procedures. Performs process control sample analyses in accordance with standard laboratory procedures.
• Complies with company safety programs.
• Performs customer service requests primarily over the phone.
• Monitor processes/equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Record data including flow meters, tank levels, pump speeds, chemical residuals etc.
• Perform inspection rounds of facilities; recognize, resolve, and report problems that could jeopardize employee safety or equipment operations
• Perform necessary housekeeping functions to and around plant equipment, buildings and grounds, including snow shoveling, sweeping, painting, operating mowers and other powered lawn equipment.
• Maintains appearance and cleanliness of all facilities under the responsibility of Suez.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned, including exercising valves, lubrication, filter checks, inspection of safety-related items such as fire extinguishers, eyewash stations and spill prevention equipment.
• Involved in SOP development
• Train peers and subordinates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor degree in science, envirnmenatl science, biology or similar field preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in water and/or wastewaster systems is preferred - experience in public works field work, water distribution, sanitary collection systems, and/or storm water system pipeline maintenance operations, or varied maintenance or construction work in sanitary, storm, or water utilities; demonstrated proficient equipment operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Professional certifications in water or wastewater operations preferred.
• Past mechanical and/or maintenance experience desired.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and standard operating procedures.
• Technical expertise in water/wastewater operations, sampling, and laboratory practices.
• Professional judgment / decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform general math calculations.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computers and calculators.
• Familiarity with MS Office including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others and alone.
• Troubleshooting and ability to identify areas of concern and make decisions to correct the situation while notifying managers of the problem.
• Customer service and communication skills.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Valid Michigan F4 Water Treatment Operator's License preferred, however ability to test for F4 when approved may be acceptable. Must be approved to test and pass within 1-2 years.
• Valid Driver's License in State of Residency with the ability to meet Risk Management guidelines.

Additional Information

VNA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. VNA's practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person's sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group status as defined by applicable law.

VNA gives fair consideration to all qualified individuals and affords all employees and applicants opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities without regard to membership in any applicable protected category. No opportunity for hire, advancement or any other condition of employment will be diminished through unlawful discriminatory practices.