Position Purpose:
The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and operation of odor control equipment at Cedar Creek facility related environmental monitoring and lab testing including sample collection analysis result recording and reporting. Conduct required routine operational and maintenance duties for the odor control equipment. Receive investigate respond to and report odor complaints. Conduct investigation recommend and implement preventive and corrective actions. Liaison with management and community stake holders as directed.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing updating and overseeing implementation of odor control procedures.
- Monitor fixed odor monitoring system review data analyze for trends and provide recommendation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot process problems as related to odor control and other environmental matters and take remedial actions as well as preventive actions.
- Develop inventory strategy and lists.
- Good reading math writing scientific and verbal as well as written communication skills.
- Understand and carry out verbal and written operating instructions.
- Demonstrate professional integrity and confidentiality regarding Veolia business.
- Communicate with management client other odor stakeholders while safeguarding Veolia interests.
- Support community outreach efforts as needed.
- Operate odor control equipment as required manually or through instrument controls (local panel programmable logic control or computer terminal as required.
- Perform field testing (chemical physical biological) in order to adjust chemical dosing in odor control equipment.
- Monitor and observe operating conditions record observations and data diagnose technical and operating problems and take corrective actions. Communicate status changes and abnormalities in operating areas.
- Follow process control procedures for assigned areas verify and report suspected malfunctions and variance to operational supervisor and/or plant manager.
- Manage chemicals inventories coordinate ordering and receiving of chemicals prepare solutions and transfers as needed.
- Perform routine lab tests and instrument calibration and routine maintenance.
- Ensure portable meters are available calibrated and in working order.
- Perform minor maintenance including preventive maintenance lubrication and minor adjustment basic troubleshooting recommend solutions and where applicable generate maintenance requests.
- Operate vehicle for plant operation purposes.
- Assures work is performed in a safe manner following and respecting all company policies and applicable regulations.
- Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work areas tools equipment facilities and grounds.
- Develop operating procedures and documents as directed.
- Perform environmental and regulatory reporting as required.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- Prepare reports on odor control equipment status analysis and recommendations.
- Record and enter data relevant to odor control systems and odor complaints.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
- Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise silica dust fumes smoke gasses greases oils electrical energy solvents and vibration.
- Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces around machinery with moving parts moving objects/vehicles ladder/scaffolding below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
- Maintain a high level of focus on health safety and environment ensuring safety within all activities.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Chemistry Biochemistry Environment other Sciences Masters Degree a plus.
- 25 years of experience in environmental lab or utility operations or maintenance.
- Experience in field environmental monitoring and testing.
- Working knowledge of methods techniques principles and practices of wastewater treatment as acquired through a minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Prior experience in operating odor or other types of scrubbers will be an asset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and problemsolving abilities strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Experience in environmental control and monitoring.
- Conversant with Google Suite.
- Availability to be on site 5 days a week.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Demonstrated technical competence and progressive experience in field environmental duties.
- NY State Grade 2 2A or higher License a plus.
- Have passed NY State Basic Laboratory Course or proficiency exam a plus.
Additional Information :
Pay Rate: $38.46 to $41.35 per hour.
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision insurance. In 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 :
Fulltime