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Veolia | North America · 2 days ago

O&M Technician

Cumberland, RI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Veolia in North America is a leading environmental company specializing in water management and treatment services. The O&M Technician will operate and maintain water treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and high-quality drinking water standards.

Energy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingSustainabilityWaste Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate all unit processes within the treatment plant

Operates chemical feed equipment, electric and hydraulic motors and any other equipment necessary for the treatment process

Uses instrumentation and computer systems to collect and interpret water quality results

Operates and maintains SCADA systems

Performs minor maintenance to chemical analyzers and feed systems

Operates low- and high-pressure pumps, well pumps, motor operated and manually operated valves and other water supply and pumping equipment

Operates, monitors and controls engines and generators to provide emergency power during electrical power failures

Performs routine maintenance on water treatment and pumping equipment and facilities

Performs routine laboratory tests, performs moderately complex mathematical calculations, to determine rates of chemical addition and relate adjustments for process control, for treatment process. Examples of tests include chlorine residual, turbidity, particle size, Fluoride, conductivity, pH and temperature and coagulant doses

Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, sanitary and professional appearance of the treatment and system supply facilities including buildings and grounds

Receives, tests and unloads bulk chemical deliveries including stacking, mixing chemical solutions, adds chemicals to feed equipment and maintains proper chemical feed rates to ensure plant performance

Inspects and regulates the flow of water through the treatment process and pumping facilities in accordance with changing rates of usage changing quality of the water, and established policies and procedures

Makes periodic rounds through and around the treatment and pumping facilities to inspect equipment and to check and record readings from various charts, meters, gauges and indicators

Maintains logs and records of charts, meter and gauge readings, chemical feed settings, laboratory test results, plant operation, and other activities and data; prepares summary reports of operations

Enters data into computerized spread sheets

Answers incoming phone calls

Performs other related duties as directed

Qualification

Water Treatment CertificationSCADA SystemsChemical Feed SystemsLaboratory TestingMechanical Equipment OperationMathematical CalculationsRecord KeepingEnglish ProficiencyDecision Making

Required

High School Diploma/GED is required

Requires valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator grade II certification as issued by the State of Rhode Island upon date of hire or a transferable license from another State that is acceptable to the RI certification board

The Water Treatment Operator requires knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and safety requirements used in water treatment and pumping operations

Knowledge and skill in the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation used in modern water treatment and pumping facilities

Knowledge of the functions and maintenance requirements of water filtration, treatment and pumping equipment

The ability to take accurate readings to perform moderately complex laboratory tests

The ability to make complex mathematical calculations

The ability to keep accurate records

The ability to perform routine clerical duties

The ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions

The ability to read, understand and execute written and oral instructions in the English language

The ability to make independent, responsible decisions in response to changing operating conditions and emergencies

Possession of a valid driver's license

Preferred

Valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III preferred

A college education is desired and may be required for proper Operator Certification

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.veolianorthamerica.com/

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