Operator I

Position Purpose: 

Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant operations assists with routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities in a food waste to renewable gas facility.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• 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.
• Monitors the entire process via HMI and implements changes to the processes to maximize efficiency.
• Strong Computer literacy to enter track and trend process data.
• Records daily events accurately and factually into the operator log book
• Operates Centrifuges
• Performs chemical drawdowns to optimize chemical performance and usage
• Monitors and observes operating conditions records observations and data in shift log. 
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into the appropriate database. 
• Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Project Manager.
• Performs field tests (chemical physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units. 
• Prepares chemical solutions monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests when necessary and prepares reports per procedure.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including but not limited to dissolved oxygen pH H2S percent oxygen lower explosive limit. 
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Operates vehicles mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Interacts communicates closely with and effectively supports site maintenance staff to diagnose mechanical issues.
• 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.)
• May assist in other areas of the facility as directed.
• Any others duties assigned by site management.

Work Environment:

• Spends 75% of time in a field 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.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Biological wastewater treatment experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to read write and comprehend English (operational process safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use calibrate read and record data from laboratory process control equipment. 
• 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 filter and 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 rotating shift that includes holidays and weekends.

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 contractual requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent Standing 75% Walking 15% Crouching/Bending 10%
• Climbing ladders to access elevated equipment vertical climbs of near 90.
• 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