O&M Technician II/III at Veolia Environnement SA — Freeport, TX

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of Project Management, performs work involving the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the wastewater facility including all related infrastructure, equipment, buildings and grounds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs technical O&M activities related to the wastewater facility, including all related infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems.
• Performs routine PM activities related to all infrastructure, equipment, processes and systems.
• Conducts Wastewater sampling and laboratory monitoring per Project and Regulatory requirements.
• Assists in ensuring all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly.
• Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
• Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule with fellow operators.
• Respond to emergencies, work additional hours as required to complete tasks as/and when needed.
• Assists project and department to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence.
• Completes and maintains proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
• Operates project vehicles, heavy equipment, fork lift, etc.
• Performs cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities, buildings and grounds.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
• Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 2-3 years of experience working in the water or wastewater industry or related fields.
• Experience in a laboratory or utility related field, or a combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong reading, math, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Windows, Office, Operations, Lab and CMMS programs, SCADA and PLC equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand technical instructions and manuals.
• Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools specific to Departmental needs and requirements.
• Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment, have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations, requirements & reporting.
• Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Must be safety conscious and at times be able to work independently with little/no supervision.
• Must be able to work closely with local contractors.

• Valid TX Grade IIA or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator License
• Valid TX Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.