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 Under the supervision of the Project Manager, this position is responsible for the effective operation of various wastewater and drinking water facilities within the Veolia Huron Hub. The role involves ensuring that safety and environmental compliance meet all regulatory and corporate standards at all operated sites. Lead Water and Wastewater Operator - Level 3 is responsible for the maintenance of water and wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment at the facility. This operator purifies water to meet both permit and operational requirements. They are fully qualified to perform the most complex tasks and may also lead the work of others.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operations Leadership

• Lead shift operations of automatic and semi-automatic machines including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, and sludge processing equipment
• Makes independent decisions concerning process control changes.
• trains operators in plant procedures and practices through the use of the “On The Job” training program
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, ratios, pressures via instrument panels, computer terminals and PLCs
• Maintain detailed shift logs of operating conditions and data

• Process Control & Quality

• Ensure conformance to process specifications
• Diagnose operational problems and implement corrective actions
• Perform field tests (chemical, physical, biological) for chemical dosage and process control
• Sample sludge and solid streams for solids balancing
• Monitor and manage process chemical supplies
• Report and act upon non-conformances with QACS Representatives
• Attend MECP site inspections

• Maintenance & Facility Management

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance including lubrication and minor adjustments
• Clean equipment including lime grit hoppers, lime slakers, and Actiflo lamella tubes
• Maintain facility grounds and equipment
• Operate plant vehicles
• Ensure proper waste disposal according to safety and environmental policies

• Administrative & Communication

• Coordinate with Project Manager, Maintenance Manager, Office Manager and operators
• Assist with procurement
• Identify and research facility efficiencies
• Prepare budget estimates for client consideration
• Develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans
• Calibrate online and handheld instrumentation per manufacturer specifications
• Collect and prepare samples for accredited labs
• Maintain regulatory compliance records
• Optimize water treatment processes through chemical dosage assessment

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience :

• Valid Class 3 of Ontario Certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Waste Water Treatment for work assigned

• Typically holds or is working toward a class 3 or 4, level treatment certificate. (Requires minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at the site).

• 3-4 years experience minimum as a water and wastewater treatment operator in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.

• mechanical experience
• processes for the treatment of wastewater or water treatment

• Familiarity with the Ontario drinking water regulations as they apply to large and small municipally owned and private residential water systems
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control
• Must demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Previous experience in Management and/or Supervisor Training and leadership abilities
• Valid driver's license

Additional Information

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

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.