Operator Lead

Position Purpose: 

Operates and maintains equipment associated with a food waste to renewable gas to energy and wastewater treatment facility. Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and may lead the work of others. Serves as the Primary Operator with responsibility for the entire operating staff.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operations Lead is responsible for direct supervision and coordinating with the Operating staff.
• Mentors trains plans supports and works in conjunction with the Operating Staff.
• Verifies and validates data collection and reporting to ensure plant compliance and accurate reporting.
• Coordinates supports liaises between the Operators and Maintenance Staffs.
• Researches and supports procurement tasks (quotes best practices etc.)
• Assist the Project Manager when and as needed to support business operations.
• Committed to promoting a behavior based safety culture and positive work environment.
• Performs all process analytical laboratory testing and interpretation of the results needed to implement process changes.
• Monitors the entire process via HMI and implements changes to the processes to maximize efficiency that provides water to a certain quality/specification.
• Performs chemical drawdowns to optimize chemical performance and usage.
• Strong Computer literacy to enter track and trend process data.
• Records daily events accurately and factually into the operator log book.
• Operates Centrifuges.
• Conducts field calibrations of process control equipment and laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Performs general site housekeeping cleaning and disinfection of work areas.
• Operates Powered Industrial Trucks after qualified (fork truck and scissor lift).
• Receives tracks and supervises chemical off-loading deliveries both in bulk and tote.
• Conducts and documents site specific inspections (Safety Daily Rounds etc.)
• Performs plant wide sample collections on all unit processes.
• Detects and diagnoses process issues in single and multi-unit processes and takes remedial/corrective actions to correct.
• Troubleshoots process upsets and recommends & implements corrective actions to maintain compliance and plant performance.
• Interacts and supervises contractors and vendors when directed.
• Troubleshoots mechanical failures and implements corrections if possible.
• Interacts communicates closely with and effectively supports site maintenance staff to diagnose mechanical issues.
• Performs and supports minor maintenance tasks (filter changes belt changes oil changes RO element change outs etc.)
• Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps engines generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling aeration and sludge digestion. 
• Samples wastewater sludge and gases (odor control digester etc.) according to schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Performs instrument calibration for portable meters including but not limited to dissolved oxygen pH H2S percent oxygen lower explosive limit. 
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment facilities and grounds as required. 
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Assigns monitors & reviews accuracy of work no authority for personnel actions work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group. 
• Models and teaches compliance with all work practices policies and procedures.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues. 
• Frequent contact with less experienced maintenance personnel training coaching.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Assists in other areas of the plant as needed. 
• Will assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.

Work Environment:

• Spends 75% of time in a field & laboratory operations environment and 25% in a control room setting.
• Time will be spent exposed to outdoor and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposed to extreme temperature and humid environments.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operation hazards including fumes dust toxic acidic and caustic chemicals noise moving mechanical parts and vehicles heavy machinery high pressure and hot and cold temperatures slippery surfaces water and electrical hazards.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 5 years of operating experience and has demonstrated the ability to safely compliantly and efficiently operate a water treatment system and all associated processes.
• Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations training performance evaluation and health and safety.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring abilities. 
• Employs effective time management skills and displays decisive decision making ability. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Employs effective time management skills and displays decisive decision-making ability.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control employing Windows and Google platforms.
• 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 and functions.
• Must demonstrate ability to accurately record data from meters gauges scales panels computer consoles and other equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate timely effective complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use calibrate read and record data from laboratory process control equipment.
• Possess a general understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations the companys code of business conduct and other company policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn independently operate and safely use assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn independently operate and safely use equipment such as pumps engines centrifuge generators valves gates mixers conveyors blowers dryers chemical feed odor control disinfection equipment sludge processing filters measuring/control devices testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary and essential.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes holidays and weekends as a fill in operator.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass random drug screens per any contractual requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent Standing 75% Walking 15% Crouching/Bending 10%
• Climbing ladders to access elevated equipment.
• Ability to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs over multiple level changes.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Requires close visual and hearing observations to detect non-conformance and equipment malfunction.
• Works in various positions; works off of ladders mobile platforms awkward positions/angles and works with hands extended above and below the head.
• Stooping crouching bending or kneeling to access work areas enter confined spaces and uneven work surfaces.

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