Plant Operator (Water)- Prospect, Ny

Overview
Plant Operator (Water)

• Prospect, NY, USA
• Full-time
• Contract Type: Standard

Company Description
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.
Job Description
Pay Rate: $22.00, Per Hour.
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:
The incumbent will be front-line for ensuring the highest level of treated water quality while optimizing operation of the water treatment plant.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates plant following specific regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Operates valve and gates manually through local control centers as directed.
• Starts, stops, and operates pumps, engines, and other equipment including sodium hypochlorite facilities, filters, other chemical treatment facilities, and other process units as directed.
• Makes routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operating data, performing mathematical calculations.
• Performs necessary process control adjustments.
• Regulates rate of water flow within treatment facilities and adjusts filters as needed.
• Regulates machines, chemical feed pumps, and maintains chemical crocks used for treatment.
• Reads and changes a variety of charts and meters.
• Keeps log sheets and prepares operating reports.
• Maintains proper water pressure and water storage levels as required.
• Participates in preventative maintenance and making repairs to mechanical equipment.
• Reports major breakdowns to Assistant Plant Manager and Senior Operator.
• Performs all forms of necessary housekeeping; hosing/cleaning tanks and filters, sweeping floors, shoveling snow and light landscaping duties.
• Performs sampling, analysis and data gathering to meet process control and compliance requirements.
• Monitors and assists with calibration and troubleshooting of operational equipment.
• Changes out and replenishes process chemical supplies as necessary; receives and off-loads chemical deliveries.
• Performs chemical tests as required.
• Informs management of process problems and mechanical defects
• Commitment to health, safety, and protection of the environment: The incumbent supports Veolia's commitment to safety by complying with our programs regarding health, safety, and protection of the environment. The incumbent demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and advises the Assistant Plant Manager and Senior Operator of any non-conforming conditions.

In addition, the following is a list of additional accountabilities for the incumbent:

• Participates in continuous improvement programs.
• Participates in cross-functional teams.
• Performs other projects / tasks/ duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid NY driver's license required.
• Experience in Water or Wastewater operation or maintenance preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Some computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including team, management, clients, and vendors in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Safety procedures in maintenance and operations.
• Ability to maintain, repair and adjust pumps, chemical feed machines and other equipment.
• Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation.
• Ability to take accurate readings.
• Ability to keep records and to make arithmetical computations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Computer applications as they relate to area assigned.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid NY Grade "IIA" Water Operator Certificate preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must live within 1 hour drive time of the plant.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate Company needs.

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.
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