Water Operator I

Company: Veolia North America
Location: Lynn
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionJob DescriptionOperates and maintains water treatment, process and testing equipment inwater treatment facility to purify water to meet regulatory requirementsMonitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or byremote control to regulate flow.Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controlsthrough instrument panels and programmable logic control unitsMonitors and records operating conditions observations and data in areashift log.Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action perprocedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances tosupervisor and takes corrective actions.Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance relateditems as assigned.Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routinepreventive maintenance, lubrication and adjustments.Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes as needed.Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes ofwaste according to safety and environmental policies.Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological)Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Performs routine lab tests to maintain process integrity and regulatoryrequirements.QualificationsMust have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational,process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to performbasic mathematical calculations.MA Grade 3T Operator License is required. (OIT or Full)Able to work a rotational shift that alternates weeklyMust consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independentlyoperate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceedingprocessing and quality targets.Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipmentsuch as pumps, generators, valves, mixers, chemical feeders, disinfectionequipment, measuring/control devices, testing equipment and materialhandling equipment.Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness toassume additional or new responsibilities readily.Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required bysite.Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.TRAINING REQUIREDEmployee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHAand Quality Training.HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)Level I and II certification within 6 months of hire date if required by site.Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facilityrequired PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gasdetectors, confined space equipment, etc.)Work toward higher level water treatment certification.May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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