Operator

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

About the role

The WWTF Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment processes and equipment to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements. This position performs routine inspections, collects samples, maintains operational records, responds to alarms and process changes, and assists with preventative maintenance and facility upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems, including pumps, valves, screens, grit removal equipment, clarifiers, aeration systems, disinfection systems, sludge processing equipment, and related controls.
• Inspect equipment and treatment processes to identify abnormal conditions, leaks, blockages, odors, or mechanical issues.
• Collect wastewater, process, and effluent samples according to established procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory tests, such as pH, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, turbidity, settleability, and other required process-control analyses.
• Adjust treatment processes and equipment settings to maintain effective plant performance and permit compliance.
• Record operating data, meter readings, laboratory results, maintenance activities, chemical usage, and process adjustments accurately and promptly.
• Respond to alarms, spills, equipment failures, and other operating emergencies.
• Operate vehicles and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, loaders, pumps, and maintenance tools, as authorized.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs on plant equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel and contractors with inspections, repairs, and construction activities.
• Handle, store, and use treatment chemicals in accordance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas throughout the treatment facility.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in emergency response, standby, on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.
• Attend required training and maintain all necessary certifications and continuing-education requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Previous experience in wastewater treatment, water treatment, industrial utilities, manufacturing, or mechanical operations.
• Experience with SCADA systems, computerized maintenance management systems, or industrial control systems.
• Experience operating pumps, blowers, centrifuges, belt presses, chemical-feed systems, or similar equipment.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or instrumentation experience.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industrial or municipal environment.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate wastewater operator certification within [specified period], if required by state or local regulations.