Certified Lead Water Operator

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:

Consistently leads an assigned team to operate water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in a water treatment facility to purify water to meet permit requirements and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Veolia is seeking a qualified Ohio Class III Water Operator to join our team at the City of Springboro's water facilities. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will oversee all operations, compliance, and reporting for our comprehensive water infrastructure, including a 7-MGD anthracite multi-media filtration ground treatment plant, elevated water towers, wells, and water booster stations.

Our state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant, completed in September 1999, features advanced iron and manganese removal technology with anthracite and sand filters utilizing an air-assisted backwash system. The facility processes raw water sourced from multiple wells within the Springboro wellfield.

Veolia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for regular employees working 30+ hours per week, including:

• Competitive base pay with overtime opportunities and incentive compensation • Professional development support through tuition reimbursement • Comprehensive time off: up to 56 hours sick leave, up to 120 hours vacation, plus paid holidays • Complete health coverage: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA options • Financial security: life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and company stock options through our Sequoia Program • Additional perks: employee discounts, purchasing programs, legal assistance, pet insurance, and wellness programs

Join Veolia and make a meaningful impact by ensuring safe, reliable water services for the Springboro community. Apply today to advance your career with an industry leader!

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical equipment hazards.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Ohio Class III Water Operator
• High School education or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate’s degree in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• Over five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Regulatory Knowledge (RCRA, CERCLA), and knowledge of Title V – NESHAPS.
• Demonstrates ability to mentor, coach and train others to identify cost effective solutions.
• Must demonstrate ability to use computer programs for preparing work orders, work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in the facility which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters, belt presses and measuring devices, testing equipment, material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot process control instrumentation equipment and related systems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Ohio Class III Water Operator
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA & Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification if required by site.
• Forklift certification if required by site.
• Team Leader / Supervisory Training. Cross-training if feasible.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.