BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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.Position Purpose: Provides day-to-day monitoring of equipment, lab tests, and maintenance activities. Performs these functions at all Water, Wastewater and associated Facilities. Holds after hours on call duties and works in after-hour emergency situations as needed.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.Performs field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in area shift log, and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action.Follows process control procedures for assigned areas, verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Samples wastewater, water, biosolids, and gases according to schedule and services automatic samplers and flow meters.Performs process lab tests, and routine instrument calibration.Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Leadman/Supervisor.Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed. Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions is restored. Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentationMust have the ability to operate computer maintenance management system (software)  Operates vehicles.Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.Performs the duties of Plant Operator and related duties as needed.Work Environment:Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
