Wastewater Technician

Company Description

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.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for controlling the Wastewater treatment plant's systems and equipment to purify and clarify water for permitted industrial discharge at the St. Peters, MO Reckitt / RB Manufacturing's Wastewater facility.

Essential Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain complete operational coverage of the Reckitt / RB Manufacturing Wastewater facility throughout all scheduled shifts. Primary shift designation is Day Shift (0700 - 1500). Coverage of additional shifts may be necessary and is encouraged.
• 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 records of client data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Comply with all Veolia and Reckitt / RB Manufacturing safety parameters/programs.
• Analyze lab data to uncover potential treatment issues and implement process changes to prevent non-compliance.
• May be responsible for compiling data for the Environmental Protection Agency or state regulatory body.
• Coordinate with other operators throughout the Reckitt / RB Manufacturing facility to maintain the plant’s Wastewater treatment equipment.
• Consult with Reckitt / RB Manufacturing and Veolia management in the operations of their Wastewater plant to determine the best treatment for their Wastewater.

Essential Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Reckitt / RB Manufacturing to schedule third-party maintenance support for all maintenance projects outside Veolia's scope of work.
• Complete all preventative maintenance defined by Veolia and Reckitt / RB Manufacturing management at the designated frequency. Document PM tasks, including changing filters, changing oil, greasing bearings, documenting operating temperatures, exercising valves, etc.
• Complete, or assist in the completion of, all minor maintenance projects to ensure the Wastewater treatment facility remains operating effectively and efficiently (e.g., chemical pump repair & replacement, small PVC piping installation, valve replacement, AOD pump repairs, check-valve cleanouts and repairs).
• Decision Making:
  Assignments are received as results expected, due dates, and general procedures to follow.
• Make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct compliance issues or improve the treatment process.
• Duties are varied and require independent action and judgment; unusual cases or questionable matters are referred to the supervisor.
• Issues and concerns of a significant matter should be discussed with the account manager to ensure actions are reasonable and compliant with the contract.

Innovation / Planning / Budget

• Problems encountered are usually outlined by a standard set of instructions; the role requires developing creative and/or innovative ideas related to process improvements for their own job or department.
• Independent scheduling of workload.
• Management of inventories including lab supplies, consumables, and equipment parts. No responsibility for handling or administering a budget.

Communication & Teamwork Expectations

• Participation in team meetings and discussions is required; collaboration with team members is expected.
• All team members are responsible for covering each other’s absences to ensure contracted coverage of the…