O&M Technician I Job at Veolia (Spencer)

Job Description

Position Purpose: Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Job Responsibility

Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures
Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log
Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure
Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses
Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database
Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Lead or Supervisor
Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule
Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units
Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder
Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit
Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed
Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices
Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored
Learns to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation
Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies
Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes
Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and/or paint
Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects
May assist in other areas of facility as directed

Requirements

High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions
Six months to two years of experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals
Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments
Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment
Must have the ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action
Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site
Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site
Obtain and maintain minimum water / wastewater operator state certification
Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
Forklift Certification if required by site
Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics and control systems
Obtain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber's or other trade License if assigned to that area
Training in the use of energy management systems as needed
Works toward increasing skills in additional functional areas or in obtaining advanced skills / maintenance certifications
May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development

What we offer

Paid time off policies
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

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