Regional Training & 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. This position will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and maintenance of accounts in their area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise. Coverage will be required on both day shifts and night shifts as absences arise, requiring significant schedule flexibility.
• Aid in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated region. This includes in-person hands-on training visits to multiple sites, assisting in the development of electronic training materials & resources, and directing training efforts of individual technicians. Additional training time will also be required with all new technicians as they are hired.
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia operated facilities in your designated region. This includes but is not limited to: recordkeeping methods, lab testing procedures, operational practices, preventative maintenance practices, etc...
• Support new account start-up projects as they arise. This will involve working closely with the Senior Wastewater Operational Technician (SWOT) team to develop operational tasks, procedures, and goals, in addition to training newly hired technicians.
• Provide knowledgeable support to local technicians within your designated region to assist in troubleshooting process issues as they arise. Ensure that proactive decisions are being made by local technicians on a regular basis.
• 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.

Maintenance Duties

• 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. Completion of all preventive maintenance must be documented accordingly. PM tasks include, but are not limited to; changing filters, changing oil, greasing bearings, documenting operating temperatures, exercising valves, etc...
• 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. These maintenance items include, but are not limited to: chemical pump repair & replacement, small PVC piping installation, valve replacement, AOD pump repairs, check-valve cleanouts and repairs, etc...
• 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. These maintenance items include, but are not limited to: replacing mechanical pump seals, replacing packing seals, replacing impellers, full PVC line replacements, centrifugal pump replacements, displacement pump replacements, check-valve cleanouts and repairs, etc...

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance
• 24/7 availability to the Wastewater operators and multiple management.
• Communicate frequently with the Veolia Account Manager regarding the operation of the Wastewater plant regarding the current status of the operation, including compliance, treatment issues, maintenance, and personnel issues.
• Provide supervision and leadership to the other team members by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of each member of the team and taking responsibility for results.
• Provide direction to the team on the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater plant to ensure compliance. This includes but is not limited to: process changes, chemical feed rates, maintenance activities, and additional sampling to evaluate treatment and compliance.
• Provide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation / management of the multiple Wastewater facility
• Provide clear verbal and written instructions to the team on the proper operation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant and the equipment. This includes being responsible for creating and maintaining facility specific SOPs.
• Continually optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, chemistry, and equipment; to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs.

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

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.