Plant Operator Trainee

Pay Rate: $22.91 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: Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Operations Lead Personnel and in coordination of fellow Operations Personnel the incumbent will perform a variety of basic tasks relevant to the day-to-day operation of the wastewater treatment plant facilities, processes and equipment, including process and equipment rounds, recording operations data and information, making observations and reporting on variations in operating conditions, maintaining logs and other required reports and forms, and provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as directed. Assist Operations in efforts to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations while maintaining compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health and safety rules and requirements.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 may be required to perform some of the following tasks depending on the station assigned for that shift:Record and Read meters for (pumps, gauges, motors etc.) in accordance with all regulatory requirements.Record tank levels, sludge blanket levels.Operate equipment pertinent to assigned workstation (GBT, BFP, overhead lifting jib crane, pumps)Open, close and adjust valves for tanks & pumps.Observe their process areas (pumps, motors, valves, sewage color, odor, flow) record their findings.Collect samples for laboratory analysis.Receive chemicals in bulk, drum and tote form.Adjust / bleed pumps as directed.Keep the workstation and surrounding area safe and clear of debris.Inspect equipment for proper functionality and refer to Maintenance for any necessary repairs.Maintain a logbook for the station they are operating.Create work requests for equipment found to be malfunctioning or broken.Make adjustments to equipment to optimize the operation (GBT & Dewatering).Troubleshoot operational issues and get approval of operations supervisor before executing.Work Environment:Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration. Incumbents 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.