Regional Training and Operations Technician - Water Technologies

Job SummaryThis position is responsible for operating multiple Veolia contracted client water and wastewater facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to cover vacations & absences at existing facilities, assist in the training and development of local operations teams, and to serve in a support role at new account start-ups. This position will be responsible for assisting with the overall operation and maintenance of accounts in their area. In between time at designated accounts, this position will be responsible for the development of training resources for general water and wastewater industry knowledge, as well as site-specific treatment training for all technicians in their region.Essential Operational Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia-operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences ariseCoverage will be required on both day shifts and night shifts as absences arise, requiring significant schedule flexibilityAssist in the operational development of all local technicians within your designated regionEnsure that industry standards and best practices are in use at all Veolia-operated facilities in your designated regionSupport new account start-up projects as they ariseProvide knowledgeable support to local technicians within your designated region to assist in troubleshooting process issues as they ariseOperate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate the flow of water into the Wastewater treatment plantCollect and test Wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing frequencyResponsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressureComply with all Veolia and multiple's safety parameters/programsAnalyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and then implement process changes to prevent non-complianceThis position may be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory bodyCoordinate with other operators throughout the multiple facilities to maintain the plant's wastewater treatment equipmentConsult with management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their WastewaterIndependent scheduling of workloadParticipation in team meetings and discussions is required. Collaboration with team members on a regular basis is expectedEssential Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects that are outside of Veolia's scope of workComplete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and multiple management at the designated frequencyComplete, or assist in the completion of, all minor and intermediate maintenance projects that may arise to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficientlyManagement of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment partsSupervisory Responsibilities:Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance24/7 availability to the Wastewater operators and multiple managementCommunicate frequently with the Veolia Account Manager regarding the operation of the Wastewater plantProvide supervision and leadership to the other team members by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of each member of the team, and taking responsibility for resultsProvide direction to the team on the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater plant to ensure complianceProvide training and/or facilitate training of operators for all facets of the operation/management of the multiple wastewater facilitiesProvide clear verbal and written instructions to the team on the proper operation and maintenance of the Wastewater treatment plant and the equipmentContinually optimize the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, chemistry, and equipment to improve operating efficiency and reduce operating costs