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Veolia | North America · 1 day ago

Water Quality Field Technician (Water Quality Specialist)

Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, and they are seeking a Water Quality Field Technician. The Field Technician will assist in the implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements program, focusing on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and address customer concerns.

Water

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform service line inspections and surveys in order to determine the material classification, and maintain required records

Assist in managing external contractors and engineering consultants to ensure accurate and complete delivery of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Respond to field-related matters including material verification, GIS information acquisition, and overseeing service line replacements

Collect samples as needed to comply with State and Federal regulations, in addition to SAMS management

Assist in mentoring summer interns who will support data compilation, weekly metric generation, and work order management aspects of the Lead and Copper Rule Program

Field and address customer concerns and issues to achieve a satisfactory resolution

Assist in providing support to the Program Manager in developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers as required

Creating and/or updating SOPs to ensure compliance with all applicable Safe Drinking Water Act regulations

Communicate regularly in written form (email, memoranda, reports, status updates, etc.) and verbally (group meetings, virtual meetings, internal presentations, external presentations)

Maintain awareness and practice safe operating procedures in conformance with OSHA Regulations and company safety policies

Assist or perform special projects as assigned or as required to comply with new regulations or to enhance water quality compliance

Qualification

Drinking water experienceEnvironmental regulations knowledgeGIS system proficiencyWater Operators LicensesBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions

1-3 years experience in the drinking water industry including work in distribution systems

Experience with environmental regulations including current and future revisions of the Lead and Copper Rule

Experience working with customers maintaining positive and professional communication

Ability to read and interpret maps and utilize the GIS system

Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs including Google programs and GIS

High attention to detail and ability to use sound judgement to make decisions

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, co-workers, customers and regulatory agencies utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral

Ability to prioritize workload and resolve issues using problem-solving skills and analytical techniques

Preferred

Associates Degree preferred

PA and DE Water Operators Licenses are a plus

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

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://growingblue.com/

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