Job Description

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. Dayton is currently seeking a Wastewater Operator to work in the Dover New Jersey area.

This position is responsible for controlling Wastewater treatment plant's machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial uses at the Dover, NJ Howmet Wastewater facility.

Essential Operational Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Howmet Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts. This positions
• primary shift designation is Night, which is currently 8 hour shift. Coverage of additional shifts may be necessary as the need arises, and is strongly encouraged.
• Learn to operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into treatment facilities.
• Learn to collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
• Learn to perform all scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations of water treatment equipment.
• Learn to be responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Designate specific hours each week for general Wastewater industry studying, with the goal being to achieve a
• Wastewater license within the first year of employment.
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into the Wastewater treatment plant.
• Collect and test Wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing
• frequency.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Comply with all Veolia and Howmet safety parameters/programs.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
• May be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory body.
• Coordinate with other operators throughout the Howmet facility in order to maintain the plants Wastewater treatment equipment.
• Consult with Howmet and Veolia management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best
• treatment for their Wastewater.
• Advise clients on the appropriate methods for hazardous waste spill clean ups, recycle programs, energy savings programs, and water usage reduction

Essential Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Howmet to schedule third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects that are outside of Veolias scope of work.
• Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and Howmet management at the designated frequency.
• Completion of all preventive maintenance must be documented accordingly. PM tasks include, but are not limited to; changing filters, changing oil, greasing bearings, documenting operating temperatures, exercising valves, etc...
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all minor maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater
• treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently. These maintenance items include, but are not limited to:
• chemical pump repair & replacement, small PVC piping installation, valve replacement, AOD pump repairs, check-valve
• cleanouts and repairs, etc...
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all intermediate maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater
• treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently. These maintenance items include, but are not limited to:
• replacing mechanical pump seals, replacing packing seals, replacing impellers, full PVC line replacements, centrifugal
• pump replacements, displacement pump replacements, check-valve cleanouts and repairs, etc...

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, required.
• Operational experience of site specific equipment prefered
• Wastewater licensing or certification preferred
• 3+ years experience in Wastewater treatment plant operations or related field preferred.

VWS offers you a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to ensure you success.

EOE/AA-M/F/Disability/Veteran

Additional Information

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.