Wastewater Technician Lead

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Industrial Wastewater plant located in Hemlock Michigan and providing leadership and direction to operators on other shifts. The Lead Wastewater Technician will control the wastewater treatment plants systems and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial discharge. Leadership responsibilities include delegating day-to-day tasks and projects providing direction on operational changes continued training of the operations team ensuring proper direction is maintained for compliance sampling and supporting the team in maintaining a positive relationship with the client. The Lead Technician will communicate with Facility and Veolia management on a routine basis.

Key Characteristics

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes

• Ability and desire to build and maintain a team mentality

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written

• Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems

• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes

• Ability and desire to build and maintain a team mentality

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written

• Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems

• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes

• Highly effective report creation skills including narrative and data presentation through the use of tables and graphs

• Ability to support a 24/7 operation

• Ability to provide guidance and leadership by exemplifying hard work attention to detail fair treatment of team members and taking responsibility for results

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Industrial Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts (primarily 12-hour Day/Night shifts & Weekends); provide leadership and direction to operators on other shifts

• Operate and control electric motors pumps and valves to regulate water flow; collect and test wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at designated testing frequency

• Analyze lab data to identify potential treatment issues and implement process changes to prevent non-compliance; maintain accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals water turbidity and water pressure

• Coordinate with other operators Industrial facility personnel and Veolia management to maintain wastewater treatment equipment and determine optimal treatment methods; advise clients on appropriate methods for hazardous waste spill cleanups recycle programs energy savings programs and water usage reduction

• Complete all preventative maintenance at designated frequencies and assist with minor and intermediate maintenance projects including chemical pump repair valve replacement piping installation mechanical pump seal replacement and impeller replacement

• Compile data for daily weekly or monthly operating reports to Veolia and Industrial management; may compile data for EPA or state regulatory bodies

• Coordinate with Veolia purchasing department to order wastewater treatment supplies (equipment lab reagents chemicals) and with Industrial facility to schedule third-party maintenance support for projects outside Veolias scope of work

• Other Duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written

• Ability to make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct compliance issues or improve treatment processes

• Ability to evaluate skills and abilities of other operators to properly assign/delegate tasks such as lab analyses maintenance preventive maintenance chemical inventory management and waste disposal

• Ability to evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed then coordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors

• Independent scheduling of work load and management of inventories including lab supplies consumable items and equipment parts

• Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance

• Ability to access customer site

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Operational experience of site specific equipment preferred including: ROs Clarification UFs

Preferred (if applicable):

• Wastewater entry level licensing or certification preferred but not required

• Obtain all state required wastewater licensure for the Industrial - Whiehall MI facility within 2 years of working at Industrial - Whitehall MI

Working Conditions (Specify % of travel involved if applicable physical conditions interaction with any hazardous material work environment etc.) 

• Typical working conditions include a wastewater treatment plant and outdoors

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions (extreme heat and cold)

• Potential exposure to burns chemicals dangerous systems dirt and dust electrical hazards grease and oil loud noises vibrations steam and high levels of moisture and other hazardous conditions

• Physical requirements: lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet stand for long periods of time walk on uneven surfaces regular bending climb onto and exit a forklift in a safe manner use of extension ladders on a daily basis ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight spaces

• Ability to work both day and night shifts as needed with primary shift designation being 12-hour Day/Night shifts & Weekends

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts if needed

• Available for emergency call-ins or phone support

Additional Information :

Additional Information

At Veolia we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions deliver better results and build stronger
communities. Were an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
 Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.  The range is
not an absolute but a guide and offers will be based on the individual candidates knowledge skills
experience and market conditions as well as internal peer equity.  Depending upon all the preceding
considerations for the final selected individual candidate the offer may be lower or higher than the
stated range: $25-36 Hourly
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWT and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time