Assistant Chief Operator – Wastewater

Description de l'entreprise :

Veolia en Amérique du Nord est la société environnementale la mieux classée aux États-Unis pendant trois années consécutives, et le plus grand opérateur privé d'eau et fournisseur de technologies ainsi que le leader du traitement des déchets dangereux et de la pollution du pays. Elle offre une gamme complète de services de gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie, y compris le traitement de l'eau et des eaux usées, la collecte et l'élimination des déchets commerciaux et dangereux, le conseil en énergie et la valorisation des ressources. Veolia aide des clients commerciaux, industriels, de santé, de l'enseignement supérieur et des municipalités dans toute l'Amérique du Nord. Basée à Boston, Veolia emploie plus de 10 000 personnes réparties sur plus de 350 sites en Amérique du Nord.

Position Purpose: 

The Assistant Chief Wastewater Operator serves as a lead for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations and maintenance. They are qualified to perform the complex functions and work with the Chief Wastewater Operator to ensure compliance, train new operators, and keep the facility running smoothly. Additionally, the assistant will participate in an on-call rotation to ensure coverage outside of regular eight hour shifts.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Ensures conformance to process specifications. Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to Chief. Interprets field/lab tests (chemical, physical and biological) to adjust process setpoints for permit compliance. Assists with lab testing and keeping on schedule. 
• Monitors process supplies/tools and recommends reorder/replacement. 
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance (PM) and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Frequently leads PM activities, assists with work order scheduling, tracking and recordkeeping
• Assigns, monitors & reviews accuracy of work, no authority for personnel actions, work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group. 
• Participates in on-call rotation for weekend/holiday and off-hours coverage, assists with scheduling changes to rotation
• Models and teaches compliance with all SOPs, Town Ordinances, Veolia policies and procedures. Will assist with orienting/training new, less experienced operators and interns.
• May recommend or adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.  Is expected to suggest process improvements.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers/manufacturers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Inspects Sewer Connections per Town Ordinance
• In Chief’s absence attends meetings, serves as point of contact for Town, creates work plan.
• Aider dans d'autres domaines de l'usine selon les besoins.

Environnement de travail :

• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment. 
• Will need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• Risques professionnels possibles: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, biological hazards, loud noises and electrical equipment.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School education/GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in an operations environment. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of this specific facility’s wastewater technology preferred. 
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Il doit être capable d'effectuer des équations mathématiques de base.
• Must have the ability to identify, diagnose, and correct complex process and mechanical problems within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must be able to interpret trends, data, and operator feedback to notice changes in operations environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps (water, sludge chemical), engines, motors, generators, valves/gates, mixers, blowers, belt presses, and laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to use computer, learn related programs/applications for data entry and process control.
• Il doit démontrer sa capacité à travailler dans un environnement d'équipe et sa volonté d'assumer facilement des responsabilités supplémentaires ou nouvelles.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, gloves, glasses, etc.)
• Il doit être en mesure de répondre aux appels d'urgence, le cas échéant, et de travailler à des heures prolongées pour répondre aux besoins du site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Le candidat doit être titulaire d'un permis de conduire valide et avoir un bon dossier de conduite.
• Will be required to attend approved classes and/or events as part of upholding license.
• MA Wastewater Grade 5 required. Grade 6 or 7 preferred.
• CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• MA Hoisting Engineer 2A/1B preferred.

Exigences physiques :

• 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 frequently required to stoop, kneel, climb, crouch and enter confined spaces. 
• Il est nécessaire d'utiliser des échelles ou des escaliers.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally more with team assistance/lifting equipment).
• Les capacités visuelles spécifiques requises pour ce poste comprennent la vision de près, la vision de loin, la vision des couleurs et la capacité à ajuster la mise au point. Il faut une observation visuelle attentive pour détecter les non-conformités du processus et les dysfonctionnements de la machine.

Informations supplémentaires :

Pay Range: $39.00 to $41.00 per hour. 

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.

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