Regional Training & Operations Technician

Regional Training & Operations Technician

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.

Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

This 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 serve in a support role at new account start‑ups. Responsibilities include process changes to meet compliance, troubleshooting processes & equipment, maintenance (routine, reactive, and preventive), process & compliance sampling, laboratory testing, and writing and distributing a daily shift report.

In between time at designated accounts, the position will also develop training resources for general water and wastewater industry knowledge and site‑specific treatment training for all technicians in the region. Significant travel is required, ranging from 1–2 weeks to up to a month for extended circumstances.

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Veolia operated facilities in your designated region as vacations and unplanned absences arise, covering both day and night shifts with significant schedule flexibility.
• Assist in the operational development of all local technicians within your region through in‑person hands‑on training visits, electronic training material development, and directing individual training efforts.
• Ensure that industry standards and best practices are implemented, including recordkeeping, lab testing procedures, operational practices, and preventative maintenance.
• Support new account start‑up projects by working closely with the Senior Wastewater Operational Technician team to develop operational tasks, procedures, and goals.
• Provide knowledgeable support to local technicians for troubleshooting process issues and ensuring proactive decision‑making.
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water into the wastewater treatment plant.
• Collect and test wastewater samples to determine concentration levels and impurities at the designated testing frequency.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of client data such as residual chemical content, water turbidity, and pressure.
• Comply with all Veolia and multiple safety parameters/programs.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and implement process changes to prevent non‑compliance.
• Compile data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory bodies as required.
• Coordinate with other operators throughout the facility to maintain wastewater treatment equipment.
• Consult with management to determine the best treatment methods for the wastewater plant.

• Coordinate with the multiple to schedule third‑party maintenance support for all projects outside Veolia's scope.
• Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and multiple management at the designated frequency, documenting each task.
• Assist in completing all minor maintenance projects, including chemical pump repair & replacement, small PVC piping installation, valve replacement, AOD pump repairs, and check‑valve cleanouts.
• Assist in completing all intermediate maintenance projects, such as replacing mechanical pump seals, packing seals, impellers, full PVC line replacements, and centrifuge pump replacements.

• Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off‑shifts when problems arise.
• 24/7…