Certified Wastewater Operator Class 3

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

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: 

Supervises the day-to-day operations of the water treatment plant.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

Client Contact: Responsible for primary on-site client contact and client satisfaction
● Supervises operation of wastewater treatment facility
● Responsible for directing plant maintenance and repair activities as defined by contract
● Analyzes and optimizes existing operating parameters, implementing performance testing and troubleshooting
and resolving routine and moderately complex operational equipment and instrumentation problems within
treatment plant operations
● Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, and evaluates the work of staff; provide training and counseling as needed
● Reports serious or potentially hazardous malfunctions to Area Manager
● Assists in maintenance of plant records and in preparation of reports and documents related to work;
Investigates and prepares incident reports, employee injury forms, and vehicle and equipment accident forms;
assures work is completed according to standard utility practices and procedures
● Inspects plant log records, gauges, meters and other plant testing and measuring devices to ensure that
equipment is functioning properly
● Assists the Area Manager with evaluating assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing
work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
● Commitment to health, safety and protection of the environment: The position supports VNA’s commitment
to safety by complying with the programs regarding health, safety and protection of the environment. The position demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and advises the Area Manager of any
non-conforming conditions.
In addition, the following is a list of additional accountabilities for the position:
● Accountable for performance goals
● Adhere to annual expense budgets
● Accountable for safety and operational performance of their department
● Comply with all organization safety procedures
● Set the tone for safety and housekeeping
● Lead by example
● Accountable for personnel issues
● Performance
● Corrective Action
● Development
● Staffing
● Participate in continuous improvement programs
● Performs other projects / tasks / duties as assigned
● Interfaces with vendors and contractors regarding project related issues
● Makes recommendations to Area Manager and client for operational improvements including observed design
issues and implementation of those improvements
● Develops startup and testing procedures, standard operating procedures, safety procedures, preventive
maintenance procedures, and operation and maintenance manuals for treatment plants
● Supervises and directs staff

Work Environment:

• This position requires working outdoors.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• MINIMUM: NC CLASS 3 WW LICENSE OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN THROUGH RECIPROCITY.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and day-to-day operations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

● Familiarity and adherence to all environmental and safety compliance regulations.
● Proficient knowledge of Google applications .
● Ability to effectively supervise skilled and unskilled employees
● Ability to work harmoniously and tactfully with other departments
● Ability to keep accurate records and submit accurate reports
● Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
● Ability to maintain, repair and adjust treatment processes to ensure the highest level of
treatment is maintained
● Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation
● Ability to take accurate readings and to make arithmetical computations
● Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
● Ability to accurately budget, track and forecast project financial requirements

• NC WW 2 is required.
• NC WW 3 is preferred.
• Driver's license is required.

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.