Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

The Operator 1 supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a reciprocating engine-based power generation facility consisting of multiple engine-generator units and associated balance-of-plant systems.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring on engine-generator packages, mechanical equipment, auxiliary systems, and plant support equipment. The Operator 1 will work closely with site Shift Supervisor, I&E Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, OEM representatives, contractors, and vendors to support plant operations availability, equipment reliability, commissioning, startup, shutdown and outage planning.

The role requires strong operational aptitude, safe work practices, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and identify issues in a high-reliability power generation environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Start, stop, and monitor all the engine-generator packages, including their auxiliary equipment within the OEM design parameters.
• Monitor and adjust related set points within OEM guidelines to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Attend OEM training sessions to better understand the operational requirements and capabilities of the units.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Class B CDL Driver License is not required but will be considered first in line for this position.

Hourly rate starts at $35.00

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

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.