The Veolia group's ambition is to be the benchmark company in ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the group designs and implements innovative, useful and concrete solutions for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary businesses, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them. By 2021, the Veolia group will have supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with wastewater, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered.

The Operator will be part of an organic processing facility and be responsible for performing the activities required to operate the plant. This role will combine tasks involved in control room operation and wastewater management.

Main Responsibilities: 

1. Analysing water samples throughout various phases of the recycling process
2. Monitoring of centrifuge process
3. Operate various equipment via SCADA and as well as
4. Being involved in the changeout of trucks by clearing a route for the trucks to enter and exit the plant as needed.
5. Makes independent decisions concerning process control changes. Directs the activities of other operators assigned to the shift.
6. Trains operators in plant standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Safety practices through the use of the “On The Job” and VNA University training program;
7. Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area;
8. Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in a shift log;
9. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions;
10. Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes. Samples sludge and solid streams for determination of solids balancing;
11. Monitors process chemical supplies daily and places or adjusts chemical orders to insure continued plant operations;
12. Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments as required;
13. Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in accordance with safety and environmental policies.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• High School education or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred;
• Over five years experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water/wastewater treatment.
• Must have an understanding of the Processes including Digesters, wastewater treatment process, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Have general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Demonstrated good verbal communications and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ability to use computer systems such as Email, VNA University, SCADA trending and data retrieval.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Work Environment: 

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, and Attention to detail.
• Work Site Environment: Can get dusty, recycling odour.
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation.
• Shifts (2): Monday to Friday, Morning and afternoon shift rotation may be required
• Salary: Excellent wages and excellent medical and dental benefits available at start of 2nd month of employment

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.

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.