Assistant Chief Operator - Wastewater

Veolia in North America 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.

Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position

Purpose:

The Assistant Chief Wastewater Operator serves as a lead for the wastewater treatment plant and collection system operations and maintenance. They are qualified to perform the complex functions and work with the Chief Wastewater Operator to ensure compliance, train new operators, and keep the facility running smoothly. Additionally, the assistant will participate in an on-call rotation to ensure coverage outside of regular eight hour shifts.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures conformance to process specifications.
  
  Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
  
  Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to Chief.
  
  Interprets field/lab tests (chemical, physical and biological) to adjust process setpoints for permit compliance. Assists with lab testing and keeping on schedule.
• Monitors process supplies/tools and recommends reorder/replacement.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance (PM) and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Frequently leads PM activities, assists with work order scheduling, tracking and recordkeeping
• Assigns, monitors & reviews accuracy of work, no authority for personnel actions, work time is spent performing many of the same duties of those in group.
• Participates in on-call rotation for weekend/holiday and off-hours coverage, assists with scheduling changes to rotation
• Models and teaches compliance with all SOPs, Town Ordinances, Veolia policies and procedures. Will assist with orienting/training new, less experienced operators and interns.
• May recommend or adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs. Is expected to suggest process improvements.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers/manufacturers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Inspects Sewer Connections per Town Ordinance
• In Chief's absence attends meetings, serves as point of contact for Town, creates work plan.
• Assists in other areas of plant as needed.
• Spends 100% of the time in operations environment.
• Will need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards:
  
  May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, biological hazards, loud noises and electrical equipment.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School education/GED with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Associate's/Bachelor’s in a science or technical area strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in an operations environment. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of this specific facility’s wastewater technology preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must have the ability to identify, diagnose, and correct complex process and mechanical problems within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must be able to interpret trends, data, and operator feedback to notice changes in operations environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate equipment such as pumps (water, sludge chemical), engines, motors, generators, valves/gates, mixers, blowers, belt presses, and laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to use computer, learn related programs/applications for data entry and process control.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas…