Wastewater Operator

Company: Veolia North America
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Company DescriptionVeolia 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 DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies, Inc. Dayton is currently seeking a Wastewater Operator to work in the Niagra Falls New York area.The Wastewater Operator will operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant in compliance with the site indirect discharge permit, including lab analysis of process samples, minor and preventive maintenance of equipment, and complete other tasks as assigned by the Lead Wastewater Operator, Account Manager, or other Veolia Leadership personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the equipment and processes at the WWTP, including the anaerobic reactor, aerobic reactors, DAFs, chemical feed systems, wastewater pumps, blowers, and gas flare.
• Sample and analyze process and effluent samples from various locations within the wastewater plant to determine compliance and treatment efficiencies.
• Evaluate sample data in order to make process changes to improve treatment efficiency and maintain compliance
• Ensure the cleanliness of the equipment, plant, office, and lab
• Detect and report operational or treatment issues to the Lead Wastewater Operator
• WWTP runs 24/7/365, therefore must be able to work 12-hr shiftsQualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:
  • Prefer 5+ years ofprevious wastewater operations experience
  • Strong mechanical ability and aptitude
  • General lab analysis experience -preferred
  • Work to obtain a Wastewater License within24 months of employment
  • Experience operating a biological wastewater treatment system - preferred
  • Operational experience of a DAF - preferred
  • Forklift license - preferredVWS 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/VeteranAdditional InformationAll 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.
    

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