Plant Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of facility equipment, including SCADA systems, pumps, and chemical feed systems. They also perform laboratory testing, maintain operational logs, and conduct preventive maintenance to ensure environmental compliance.

Job details

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 The Process & Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility. This position performs activities required to operate and maintain the plant as part of a team, including process control, laboratory testing, equipment operation, and basic maintenance duties. Main Responsibilities: Monitor and control facility operations through SCADA systems, instrument panels, and programmable logic control units Operate and monitor automatic and semi-automatic equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, centrifuges, and chemical feed systems Perform laboratory testing (chemical, physical, biological) for process control, including TS, TSS, pH, and other typical wastewater/anaerobic digestion tests Monitor and adjust chemical dosages and process parameters Sample wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule Maintain detailed operational logs and records Perform preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and support maintenance technicians with complex tasks Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures Practice proper housekeeping and waste disposal Diagnose operational issues and implement corrective actions Support team objectives and perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience: Minimum post-secondary education required Minimum 2-5 years related experience Associate's degree in science/technical field preferred Heavy Equipment Operator certification an asset Experience with anaerobic digestion highly regarded Required Skills: Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, Anaerobic Digestion processes and laboratory procedures Proficient computer skills (SCADA, email, data analysis) Valid driver's license with clean record Forklift certification preferred Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Basic mathematical skills Detail-oriented with ability to follow procedures Team-oriented with strong work ethic Work Environment: Fast-paced, physical environment Exposure to dust and process odors Must provide own transportation Schedule: Monday-Sunday rotation 4 days on 2 days off Temporary full-time contract position to provide paternity leave coverage Rotating shifts: 5:00 AM-2:30 PM & 2 PM-11:30 PM Overtime availability Compensation $28-$31 per hour Additional Information Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us! Acting today to create tomorrow's world; A company in constant growth; A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use; Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine; The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals; Internal and external training and coaching programs; Competitive compensation, pension and benefits; Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity. Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. 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. Contract type: Temporary Work / Casual Compensation: CAD 28 - CAD 31 - hourly

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of facility equipment, including SCADA systems, pumps, and chemical feed systems. They also perform laboratory testing, maintain operational logs, and conduct preventive maintenance to ensure environmental compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience and post-secondary education, with an associate's degree in a technical field preferred. Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and proficiency with computer systems like SCADA are required.

Benefits

• Pension • Competitive compensation • Internal and external training • Coaching programs

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Wastewater treatment
• Anaerobic digestion
• SCADA
• Laboratory testing
• Equipment operation
• Preventive maintenance
• Problem-solving
• Analytical abilities
• Data analysis
• Communication skills
• Mathematical skills
• Forklift operation
• Equipment Operation
• Energy Management
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Laboratory Procedures
• Forklift Certification
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Analytical Skills
• Data Analysis
• Biology
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Heavy Equipment
• Consulting
• Pollution Prevention
• Facility Operations
• General Mathematics
• Leadership
• Higher Education
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Waste Management
• Problem Solving
• Laboratory Testing
• Wastewater
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Process Control
• Valves (Piping)
• Waste Collection
• Coaching
• Sewage Treatments
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

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