Veolia · 2 weeks ago
Water Treatment Operator
Beaumont, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expVeolia is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States and the largest private water operator. The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for managing the facilities water supply, treatment, and disposal while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining accurate records.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive management of the facilities water supply, treatment, usage, and disposal
Maintain accurate and detailed records throughout the process for each regulatory agency governing each stage of the process
Ensure that all equipment and instrumentation used in the treatment, usage, and disposal process meet regulatory and site specifications
Ability to work independently, efficiently and make necessary decisions in regards to treatment requirements and quality standards
Maintain detailed electronic log, documented rounds, electronic spreadsheets, and produce daily reports each shift
Make routine rounds throughout shift in all treatment areas
Performs daily RCRA and Safety Inspections as required
Monitor all indicators, trends, and alarms on the Programmable Logic Controller(PLC) and local system setups throughout shift and make adjustments accordingly. Respond to notifications in a timely and efficient manner
Report any exceedances or permit violations to supervision, management, and EH&S immediately and document the occurrence on the designated forms and logs
Order daily consumable products from vendors for items such as: Acid, chlorine, chemical additives, potable water loads, and lab testing equipment and chemicals
Maintain and enforce compliance on a high level of housekeeping and environmental standards throughout all treatment areas
Respond to upset and abnormal conditions in a safe and timely manner while following all established protocols and Standard Division Practices(SDP)
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, test, and monitor all equipment within the water treatment areas
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, test, and monitor the facility’s supply of fire suppression water and its system components
Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site Emergency Coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response
Report malfunctions and inoperable equipment to the maintenance department for repairs using the site Work Request System
Perform basic maintenance to area equipment such as filter swapping, tote changing, gasket & gauge replacements, tubing replacement, and parts greasing
Safely shut down and start up the treatment units and areas during scheduled outages as well as upset conditions
Perform Lock Out Tag Out(LOTO) on all systems and streams within the treatment areas
Work with contractors and maintenance department on preventative maintenance and repairs
Issue work permits for all treatment areas.These permits may include: Safe Work, HotWork, Line Break, and Confined Space Entry Permits
Participate in continuous ongoing retraining, refresher, and state certification programs
Train, or assist in the training, development, and sign-off of treatment area operators
Provide operational expertise on unit and assist with audits and providing information for external entities and regulatory agencies
Provide technical guidance and work with site Engineers to design, test, and implement unit upgrades and improvements
Offload and unload tanker trucks as needed for storage or injection
Performs basic lab procedures and is proficient in the usage of basic lab equipment for testing and verification purposes. Some of the equipment and tests include: pH, turbidity, conductivity, specific gravity, ISBSP, & hardness
Performs daily calibration of equipment
Assist with maintaining access to the Port Arthur facility and its subsidiary properties North and South of the facility
Maintain and operate a number of unique pieces of equipment and systems such as: Ultrafiltration(UF) System, Reverse Osmosis(RO) System, Boilers, Marley Cooling Tower, Clarifiers, Sand Filters, Metering Pumps, Blowers, Tractor & Diesel Pumps
Maintain deep well injection pressures, rates, and pH staying within permit parameters
Maintain deep well annulus pressure to prevent waste water leaking into the environment
Maintain site Waste Water Treatment Plant to prevent failure of system and prevent permit violations for outfall requirements
Extract representative waste samples from scrubber blow-down, injection tank, and batch tanks, completes appropriate labeling, and maintains record keeping on sampling according to established standards
Operate a variety of rolling stock such as: Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, Roll-Off Truck, Front-end Loader, Backhoe, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL tanker, Yard Mule, and Tractor
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent required
Specific knowledge and experience may be considered to select candidates
Must possess basic operational knowledge of Google & Microsoft based applications
Must be able to learn and operate site computer programs without assistance
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision
Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses, and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment
Must have the ability to diagnose process and mechanical problems in single or multiple unit processes, troubleshoot basic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations
Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
Must be able to obtain respirator certifications and maintain fit test compliance
Must maintain current status on all annual site and corporate training requirements
Must be able to get signed off on the usage of site rolling stock such as: Forklifts, Roll-off Trucks, Backhoe, Front-end Loader, Manlift, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL tanker, etc
Possess or obtain at minimum a Class-C Surface and/or Distribution Water License
Preferred
Prior Water treatment experience preferred
Surface/Distribution Water License is a plus
Minimum two years process operations experience preferred
Class-B or Class-A licenses accepted and preferred
Benefits
Paid time off policies
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
401(k) plan
Company
Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.1MKey Investors
Emerging Capital Partners
2005-01-01Private Equity· $10.1M
Leadership Team
Emmanuelle Menning
Deputy CEO, CFO, Finance & Purchasing, Member of Group Executive Committee - Veolia
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