Job Description

Pay Rate: $34.23 per hour.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In 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.

Position Purpose:

The Power Plant Operator I under direct Supervision assists in the operation of pumps, engines, blowers, generators and related equipment in the Power Plant of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works a scheduled shift and will be subject to required emergency call in or shift coverage as Operational needs demand.
• Under the direct Supervision of Shift Supervisor or Lead person be required to perform the following tasks:
  • Read and record meters for (pumps, gauges, motors etc....)
  • Record tank levels, fuel level & oil levels.
  • Operate equipment pertinent to their workstation (blowers, pumps)
  • Open and close and adjust valves for tanks & pumps.
  • Observe their process areas (pumps, motors, valves, flow) and record their findings.
  • Receive petroleum products in bulk or drum form when received.
  • Adjust / bleed pumps, traps as directed.
  • Light housekeeping (sweep, mop, pick up trash and debris as directed)
  • Inspect equipment for proper functionality.
  • Maintain a logbook for the station they are operating.
  • Create work requests for equipment found to be malfunctioning or broken.
  • Wipe down engines and motors of accumulated oil and debris.
• Add oil and lubricants to motors and engines as needed.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration.
• The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
• Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Can be substituted for Trade School/Military Service or Technical School.
• 2-4+ years’ of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last ten years in any one or a combination of the following: industrial construction activities; the repair or installation of commercial, industrial, or large residential machinery, piping, or electrical equipment; the operation of machine tools; the repair and overhaul of engines; residential or industrial plumbing; or the operation or repair of wastewater treatment plants or associated facilities experience in power plant O&M, diesel electric generating units, steam or hot water boilers, pumps, compressors and related equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor.
• Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand complex technical instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and SOPs.
• Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Basic knowledge of the operation of power plant diesel electric generating equipment and related equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems.
• Ability to maintain equipment, have an excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment, and adjust accordingly to maintain proper efficient operation and compliance.
• Knowledge of power plant regulations, requirements & reporting.
• Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures and requirements.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/ supervisors and Co-Workers.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Must be safety conscious.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid NYS Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.

Additional Information

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.