Plant Operator Trainee
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Job Location:
Rahway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the production and water quality by making process control (SCADA) changes while conducting operational and field inspection duties related to water production facilities and equipment.
The incumbent supports United Waters commitment to safety by complying with the programs regarding health safety and protection of the environment. The incumbent demonstrates safe work practices takes part in safety meetings as required and advises the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Optimizes day-to-day plant operations including operability and plant process control (SCADA).
- Monitor water production operations storage and treatment systems including booster pumps storage tanks emergency interconnections stations and related facilities and chemical application equipment.
- Monitor and adjust the chemical dose established by the production leader or Operations management to ensure safe potable water is produced at all times.
- Perform chemical inventory at the facility (treatment plant).
- Investigate complaints regarding water quality and system pressure and notify on-call personnel.
- Perform water quality related duties such as backwashing of filters; backwashing of GAC units; and adjusting and filling the fluoride system.
- Recommend solutions to operational and technical problems.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements (sampling water quality monitoring and reporting operator certification audits inspections )
- Maintain/Update all reporting databases for Production Department.
- Monitor all plant system equipment and communicates with on call personnel of any issues Follow standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Conduct safety monitoring at the facility (treatment plant).
- Prepare reports as required by United Water.
- Monitor the security system and entrance gate to ensure security of facility.
- Participate in continuous improvement program.
- Participate on cross-functional teams.
- Perform distribution related activities as required.
- Comply with all organization safety procedures.
- Safety and housekeeping.
- Perform other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 2 years of related experience in water treatment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to learn to operate specialized computer systems and equipment relative to water monitoring and control (SCADA).
- General knowledge of water treatment and mechanical maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry biology and mathematics.
- Must possess both the skills and physical ability to perform routine maintenance procedures for pumps motors and control equipment. Must have physical strength to move and carry fifty (50) pound bags of chemicals.
- Mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with people at all levels both internally and externally.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or other company designated applications.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Ability to obtain the NJ DEP Water T-1 within two years of employment.
- A valid drivers license is required.
Additional Information :
Pay Rate: $25.41 per hour.
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
- Medical Collection
- Forklift
- Distributed Control Systems
- caterpillar
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Wastewater
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
About Company
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to Resource the world demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet. By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Re ... View more
