O&M Technician I

About the role

Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Maintains operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
• Detects and resolves basic operational issues and implements corrective actions based on procedures.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment.
• Reports and documents work performed and updates relevant databases.
• Notifies supervisors of operational problems with machines or equipment promptly.
• Captures water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule.
• Carries out field tests (chemical, physical and biological) to adjust chemical dosages for processes and odor control units.
• Executes routine lab tests and compiles reports according to procedures.
• Calibrates portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
• Learns to troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic equipment and instrumentation.
• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.

• Work Environment

  Spend 100% of the time in operations environment. Typically spend 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company provided training. May be required to travel up to five consecutive days. May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

  Physical Requirements

  • Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
  • Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and machine malfunction.
  • Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
  • Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
  • Absolutely must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
  • Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

  Qualifications

  • High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
  • Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
  • Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
  • Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
  • Consistently demonstrates the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

  Required Certification/Licenses/Training

  • Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
  • Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
  • Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
  • Obtain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber's or other trade License if assigned to that area.

  Additional Information

  Pay Range: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

  Note

  Tech will not perform duties unless properly licensed. Training in the use of energy management systems as needed. Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills / maintenance certifications. May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

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