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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise.
• Aid in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated region, including 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.
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia operated facilities in your designated region, including but not limited to: recordkeeping methods, lab testing procedures, operational practices, preventative maintenance practices, etc.
• Support new account start-up projects as they arise, involving 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate 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 to 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.