Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator

Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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.

VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Main Responsibilities:  Adjusts, inspects and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of water and wastewater systems (WWT, WWC, WT, WD) in order to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize local and/or system wide adverse impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and OH&S.

Operates and monitors the performance of system process equipment and related appurtenances, including but not limited to valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, electric motors/generators, HVAC systems, chemical dosing equipment, etc. Makes process adjustments, operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions to ensure efficient, compliant and safe operation within established performance, regulatory and quality limits.

Maintains records and documentation of all process and/or work area activities using either manual or computerized systems including but not limited to plant logbooks, computerized databases, etc. Accountable for the efficient operation, in compliance with applicable regulations, of all processes within the water and wastewater systems as well as for personal performance and promoting optimal team performance.

Collects samples, perform routine laboratory tests, analysis and calculations, and records results. Interprets laboratory results (internal and external) and makes adjustments as necessary. Identifies changes in operational conditions and interprets information in order to implement corrective actions and/or troubleshoot process issues. Utilizes various tools to perform operational duties including but not limited to Process Control System (PCS), other SCADA systems, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Work Management System (WMS).

Performs preventative maintenance diagnostics, and routine preventative maintenance duties such as monitoring equipment for excessive vibration or high temperatures. Monitors and assesses equipment performance and maintains process operations by using CLAIR (clean, lubricate, adjust, inspect, repair). Qualifications   Knowledge, Skills and Experience:  Familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to the operation of water and wastewater facilities.

Valid MECP Water / Wastewater operating certificate(s) and or licenses as per facility requirement(s) Valid Class G Driver’s License Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent Post-Secondary Education in an Environmental program would be an asset Post-Secondary Education in a Technical Trade (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) would be an asset Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant including knowledge of the Activated Sludge process, Digestion (Aerobic, Anaerobic), Disinfection and Nutrient Removal.

Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system including knowledge of pumping stations, sanitary sewers and manholes. Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant including knowledge o