Operator I
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. Job Description Position Purpose: We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Industrial Wastewater Equipment Operator to run and maintain high-capacity centrifuges and filter press systems used in wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering processes. The operator will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment efficiency, and overall environmental performance of our facility. Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and adjust dewatering equipment including centrifuges and filter presses.
- Prepare equipment for operation by inspecting components, checking lubrication, and verifying instrumentation.
- Start up, operate, and shut down systems according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor process parameters such as flow rates, pressures, torque, cake dryness, and filtrate clarity.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues and coordinate maintenance as needed.
- Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment.
- Collect, label, and log samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintain accurate records, including logbooks, inspection checklists, and maintenance schedules.
- Assist with chemical handling (e.g., polymers, pH adjustment) and safe disposal of sludge cake and residuals.
- Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and PPE requirements.
- Support environmental and compliance audits by providing data and access to systems.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in an industrial setting with exposure to noise, odors, chemicals, and moving machinery.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, and control panels.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Technical/vocational training in water/wastewater operations or industrial maintenance.
- Forklift operation certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions (lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods) and work outside in all conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, and respirators is required.
- May require work on elevated platforms.
Additional Information
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