Regional Training and Operations Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for operating multiple Veolia contracted client water and wastewater facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to cover vacations & absences at existing facilities, assist in the training and development of local operations teams, and to serve in a support role at new account start-ups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise.
• Avoidance of schedule conflicts for day and night shifts as absences arise, requiring significant schedule flexibility.
• Aid in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated region.
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia operated facilities in your designated region.
• Support new account start-up projects as they arise.
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into the Wastewater treatment plant.
• Collect and test Wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing frequency.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Comply with all Veolia and multiple's safety parameters/programs.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
• May be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory body.
• Cook with other operators throughout the multiple's facility in order to maintain the plants Wastewater treatment equipment.
• Consult with multiples and Veolia management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their Wastewater.

Essential Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple to schedule third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects that are outside of Veolia's scope of work.
• Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and multiple management at the designated frequency.
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all minor maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently.
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all intermediate maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, required.
• Willingness to learn and be able take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes.
• Operational experience of site specific equipment preferred, including: 3+ years of experience in Wastewater treatment plant operations or related field required.
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality."
• Prior experience in a traveling work role preferred.