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Veolia | Water Tech · 2 days ago

Wastewater Operator - Entry Level

Bridgeport, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$18/hr - $22/hr

3+ years exp

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, specializing in water, energy, and waste management. They are currently seeking an entry level Wastewater Operator to learn different wastewater treatment processes and assist in operating treatment plants to clarify and purify water and wastewater.

Environmental Services

Responsibilities

Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into treatment facilities

Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities

Learn to perform all scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment

Learn to be responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure

Comply with all client safety parameters

Provide regular communication with fellow operators and management of any non-routine operating parameters that occur

May be responsible for assisting with compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency. Coordinate with other operators throughout the customers plant in order to maintain the plants water treatment equipment

Learn to coordinate with Veolia's purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies, such as equipment and chemicals, in order to maintain the client’s wastewater treatment equipment

Learn to troubleshoot problems within client’s wastewater treatment equipment and coordinate repairs as necessary

On an individual basis, study for either the physical/chemical or biological wastewater certification exam. (Training material is provided)

Be able to work different shifts (days, evenings, nights) as well as length of shifts (8 to 12 hrs)

Will require travel to several locations outside of the area that you originally applied for. Travel could be anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks away from home to learn new treatment processes

Could be as much as 75% travel away from home to learn new wastewater treatment processes/systems

Qualification

Wastewater treatmentMechanical backgroundMS OfficeRecord keepingCommunication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be proficient with MS Office or google apps

3 - 5 years of related work experience

Willingness to travel and learn from several styles of treatment facilities while training across the United States

Preferred

Mechanical background is preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Company

Veolia | Water Tech

As the world leader in water technologies and services, Veolia relies on its 17,500 water technology experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive both performance and sustainability, without compromise.

Founded in 1853

Aubervilliers, Île-de-France, FR

10001+ employees