Operator Lead

Position Purpose :

Operates and maintains equipment associated with a food waste to renewable gas to energy and wastewater treatment facility. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Serves as the Primary Operator with responsibility for the entire operating staff.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Operations Lead is responsible for direct supervision and coordinating with the Operating staff.
• Mentors trains plans supports and works in conjunction with the Operating Staff.
• Verifies and validates data collection and reporting to ensure plant compliance and accurate reporting.
• Coordinates supports liaises between the Operators and Maintenance Staffs.
• Researches and supports procurement tasks (quotes best practices etc.)
• Assist the Project Manager when and as needed to support business operations.
• Committed to promoting a behavior based safety culture and positive work environment.
• Performs all process analytical laboratory testing and interpretation of the results needed to implement process changes.
• Monitors the entire process via HMI and implements changes to the processes to maximize efficiency that provides water to a certain quality / specification.
• Performs chemical drawdowns to optimize chemical performance and usage.
• Strong Computer literacy to enter track and trend process data.
• Records daily events accurately and factually into the operator log book.
• Operates Centrifuges.
• Conducts field calibrations of process control equipment and laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Performs general site housekeeping cleaning and disinfection of work areas.
• Operates Powered Industrial Trucks after qualified (fork truck and scissor lift).
• Receives tracks and supervises chemical off-loading deliveries both in bulk and tote.
• Conducts and documents site specific inspections (Safety Daily Rounds etc.)
• Performs plant wide sample collections on all unit processes.
• Detects and diagnoses process issues in single and multi-unit processes and takes remedial / corrective actions to correct.
• Troubleshoots process upsets and recommends & implements corrective actions to maintain compliance and plant performance.
• Interacts and supervises contractors and vendors when directed.
• Troubleshoots mechanical failures and implements corrections if possible.
• Interacts communicates closely with and effectively supports site maintenance staff to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Performs and supports minor maintenance tasks (filter changes belt changes oil changes RO element change outs etc.)
• Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps engines generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling aeration and sludge digestion.
• Samples wastewater sludge and gases (odor control digester etc.) according to schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Performs instrument calibration for portable meters including but not limited to dissolved oxygen pH H2S percent oxygen lower explosive limit.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment facilities and grounds as required.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• 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.
• Models and teaches compliance with all work practices policies and procedures.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues.
• Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel training coaching.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.
• Will assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

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Additional Information :

Benefits : Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1