Operations technician Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Senior Wastewater Operations Travel Technician

Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. Industrial Solutions is a full-service industrial water management company with a focus on a cost effective blend of service, chemistry and equipment technologies. With our balanced process management approach to water-related issues, we are able to create and implement innovative, sustainable, custom water solutions that reduce the overall cost of operation and compliance. Veolia Water Technologies, an industry leader in providing water and wastewater solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Veolia Water Technologies is a Veolia company. Veolia provides water services through public-private partnerships and industrial outsourcing agreements and is comprised of the top water professionals in every corner of the globe. Our parent company, Veolia Environnement (VE), is a world leader in environmental services. VE is based in France and is comprised of four business segments that serve the environmental needs of customers globally : Veolia Water, Veolia Environmental Services, and Veolia Energy.

Job Description

A Senior Wastewater Operations Traveling Technician(SWOT) will be trained to operate and

maintain wastewater plants at several locations around the country. The purpose of the

position is to assist with new account startups, temporary operations, and to cover our existing facilities while local operators are out on PTO / sick time. The SWOT will be responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater plants they visit, including process changes to meet compliance, troubleshooting processes & equipment, operational management, maintenance (routine, reactive, and preventive), process & compliance sampling, laboratory testing, and writing and distributing a daily shift report. In addition, the Senior Wastewater Operations Traveling Technicians will assist with the startup of new wastewater operating contracts until full-time local operators are hired The SWOT will be responsible for training the newly hired operator(s). The SWOT will communicate with the client and with Veolia’s Account Manager regarding the operation during their time at the facility. The SWOT will be required to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time - this can range from 1-2 weeks at a time, all the way up to 1 or more months for certain projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Operate and maintain wastewater plants to comply with the requirements of the
• discharge permit, and each clients’ expectations / requirements.
• Provide direction and support (as needed) to the operators on the other shifts, including
• the delegation of tasks based on the skills and abilities of the other operators.
• Conduct lab analysis of the waste streams at various points in the process to verify
• treatment and to make process changes.
• Communicate frequently with the Account Manager regarding the operation of the
• WWTP and request assistance as needed for the site.
• Coordinate your own travel plans to and from the assigned facility. Note : Veolia pays
• for all expenses associated with work-related travel (meals, lodging, transportation, etc.)
• Write or revise Standard Operating Procedures, as necessary.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process
• changes to prevent non-compliance.
• Submit daily and / or weekly reports to client and Veolia management regarding the
• current status of the wastewater plant operations and needs of the operations team.
• Flexibility in schedule is very important. Most travel will be planned in advance, but
• there are occasions when emergencies arise. SWOT members will need to be willing
• to travel on short notice. Although these times are infrequent, it is a possibility.
• Manage the chemical inventories, spare parts inventory, and waste disposal activities.
• Provide training and / or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation /
• management of the WWTP.
• Perform all duties / tasks in compliance with the site safety plan to ensure the safety of
• all on-site personnel.
• Coordinate and assist with major maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Complete minor reactive and preventative maintenance activities to ensure smooth
• process operations at all times.
• Optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

VWS offers you a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to ensure you success.

EOE / AA-M / F / Disability / Veteran

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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