Thermal Operator Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Science

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

Purpose of the Position:
The Thermal Operator safety and efficiently operates their assigned Work Unit at the Swan Hills Treatment Centre (SHTC) to achieve operational targets. Maintains Unit in clean and effective working order at all times. The incumbent trains and assists other members of their crew as required. To successfully operate an area, recording and interpreting unit readings, writing daily logs, monitoring and maintaining on-site Landfill, troubleshooting as necessary and general housekeeping is performed, is an active member of our Emergency Response Team (ERT) and performs ERT duties during an emergency situation.

Availability for on-call duties is required. Incumbent is required to work 10-hour shifts. This position operates within a COR and ISO 17025 certified, and ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 conforming plant environment. The facility operates on a 24/7 basis.

Key Responsibilities

Understands and promotes the Company’s, the Division’s, the Plant’s, and the Department’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals

Proactively promotes through example a safe work ethic, attitude, and workplace;
Complies with all health and safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe work environment and safety for all staff and visitors as well as the Company’s, Client’s and Regulatory Agencies safe work objectives and requirements

Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, and other Company departments and staff;
Effectively resolves any conflicts in a timely and respectful manner to achieve positive and healthy working relationships and workplace environment

Promotes a quality-first work ethic and attitude to provide a service of the highest standard achievable

Maintains confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures

Safely operates company owned, leased, or rented vehicles and/or mobile equipment;
Incumbent is required to perform Safety Sensitive duties and responsibilities;
Operates heavy equipment as per shift requirements

Enhances skills to become proficient in the daily operations of an assigned operating area. Rotates through various operating areas as prescribed by the Shift Supervisor

Completes daily routines and assigned tasks. Writes daily logs

Takes and interprets unit readings as required

Maintains housekeeping standards in all operating areas

Assists in the administration of the plant Safe Work Permit System

Assists Shift Supervisor in the start-up, shut down and monitoring of equipment

Updates both Control Room Operator and Shift Supervisor of unit status

Assists senior operators as directed. Completes additional work assignments as required

Performs Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties during an emergency;
Required to be an active ERT member, attend and actively participate in monthly meetings and training;
Provides mentoring and guidance to newer team members

Assists and verifies…