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Posted on:
25-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Industrial Wastewater Equipment Operator to run and maintain high-capacity centrifuges and filter press systems used in wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering processes. The operator will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance equipment efficiency and overall environmental performance of our facility.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operate monitor and adjust dewatering equipment including centrifuges and filter presses.
- Prepare equipment for operation by inspecting components checking lubrication and verifying instrumentation.
- Start up operate and shut down systems according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor process parameters such as flow rates pressures torque cake dryness and filtrate clarity.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues and coordinate maintenance as needed.
- Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment.
- Collect label and log samples for laboratory analysis.
- Maintain accurate records including logbooks inspection checklists and maintenance schedules.
- Assist with chemical handling (e.g. polymers pH adjustment) and safe disposal of sludge cake and residuals.
- Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) confined space entry and PPE requirements.
- Support environmental and compliance audits by providing data and access to systems.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in an industrial setting with exposure to noise odors chemicals and moving machinery.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with pumps valves hydraulic systems and control panels.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Willingness to work overtime weekends or rotating shifts as needed.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Technical/vocational training in water/wastewater operations or industrial maintenance.
- Forklift operation certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions (lifting up to 50 lbs. standing for long periods) and work outside in all conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves goggles and respirators is required.
- May require work on elevated platforms.
Additional Information :
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
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- Forklift
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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
