O&M Technician I Job at Veolia (Poughkeepsie)

Job Description

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
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
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
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

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
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
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record

Nice to have

Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred

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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