Wastewater Operator (Vacation Relief)

Job Description

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. Dayton is currently seeking a Vacation Relief Operator (VRO). VRO will be trained to operate and maintain wastewater plants at several locations around the country. The purpose is to cover the wastewater facility when one of our existing operators is on PTO, maternity/paternity leave, sick leave, short-term disability or is no longer assigned to the site. The VRO will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater plant, including process changes to meet compliance, troubleshooting processes & equipment, operational management, maintenance (routine, reactive, and preventive), process & compliance sampling, laboratory testing, and writing and distributing a daily shift report. In addition, the Vacation Relief Operator will assist with the startup of new wastewater operating contracts until full-time local operators are hired The VRO will be responsible for training the newly hired operator(s). The VRO will communicate with the client and with Veolia’s Account Manager regarding the operation during their time at the facility. The VRO will be required to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time - typically 1-2 weeks at a time, but can be 1 or more months for certain projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain the wastewater plant to comply with the requirements of the discharge permit, and each clients’ expectations/requirements.
• Provide direction and support (as needed) to the operators on the other shifts, including the delegation of tasks based on the skills and abilities of the other operators.
• Conduct lab analysis of the waste streams at various points in the process to verify treatment and to make process changes.
• Communicate frequently with the Account Manager regarding the operation of the WWTP and request assistance as needed for the site.
• Coordinate your own travel plans to and from the assigned facility. Note: Veolia pays for all expenses associated with work-related travel.
• Write or revise Standard Operating Procedures, as necessary.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
• Submit daily and/or weekly reports to client and Veolia management regarding the current status of the wastewater plant operations.
• Flexibility in schedule is very important. Most travel will be planned in advance, but there are occasions when emergencies arise, so the VRO will need to travel with little notice. Although these times are infrequent, it is a possibility.
• Manage the chemical inventories, spare parts inventory, and waste disposal activities.
• Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation / management of the WWTP.
• Perform all duties/tasks in compliance with the site safety plan to ensure the safety of all on-site personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A wastewater license (biological and/or physical chemical) required
• Willing to pursue reciprocity in other states as well as higher levels in wastewater treatment.
• 10+ years experience in wastewater treatment with knowledge of biological and/or physical/chemical treatment systems. (college included)
• Operational experience with several types of WWTP systems preferred.
• Examples: clarification, coagulation, flocculation, sludge dewatering, metals precipitation, aerobic, anaerobic, chemical feed, and lab procedures.
• Strong mechanical ability and aptitude required.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability and desire to build a “team mentality”.
• Effective report writing skills.
• Proficient in writing documents and creating/updating spreadsheets in either Microsoft or Google.

VWS offers you a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to ensure you success.

EOE/AA-M/F/Disability/Veteran

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. 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. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. 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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.