Class I Operator - Durham, Canada - Veolia

Veolia

Verified Company

Durham, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Veolia's ambition is to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation.

With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and implements innovative, useful and practical solutions for water, waste and energy management.

Through its three complementary businesses, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them.

By 2021, the Veolia group will have supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with wastewater, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million metric tons of waste.

Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext:
VIE) achieved consolidated sales of billion euros in 2021.

Job Description:

JOB DUTIES

Adjusts, inspects and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of water and wastewater systems (WWT, WWC, WT, WD) in order to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize local and/or system wide adverse impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and OH&S.
Operates and monitors the performance of system process equipment and related appurtenances, including but not limited to valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, electric motors/generators, chemical dosing equipment, etc.
Makes process adjustments, operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions to ensure efficient, compliant and safe operation within established performance, regulatory and quality limits.
Maintains records and documentation of all process and/or work area activities using either manual or computerized systems including but not limited to plant logbooks, computerized databases, etc.
Accountable for the efficient operation, in compliance with applicable regulations, of all processes within the water and wastewater systems as well as for personal performance and promoting optimal team performance.
Collects samples, performs routine tests and analysis and calculations, and records results.
Identifies changes in operational conditions and interprets information in order to implement corrective actions and/or trouble shoot process issues.
Utilizes various tools to perform operational duties including but not limited to Process Control System (PCS), other SCADA systems, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Performs preventative maintenance diagnostics, and routine preventative maintenance duties such as monitoring equipment for excessive vibration or high temperatures.
Monitors and assesses equipment performance and maintains process operations by using CLAIR (clean, lubricate, adjust, inspect, repair).

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OIT Wastewater Treatment MECP Certification
OIT Wastewater Collection MECP Certification
OIT Water Treatment MECP Certification
OIT Water Distribution MECP Certification
Valid Class G Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TALENTS:

Post-Secondary Education in an Environmental program
Strong mechanical aptitude (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
Familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to the operation of water and wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant including knowledge of the Activated Sludge process, Aerobic Digestion, Disinfection and Nutrient Removal.
Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system including knowledge of pumping stations, sanitary sewers and manholes.
Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant including knowledge of flocculation, tube settling clarifiers, dual media filtration and the use of coagulation, disinfection and pH adjustment chemicals.
Knowledge of the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system including the operation of water tower and booster stations, forcemain swabbing and fire hydrant use and maintenance, watermain flushing, and water sampling.
Ability to work with process control automation systems and interpret process information.
An ability to alter unit process operations manually or using computerized technology to meet varying conditions.
Knowledge of record keeping, sampling techniques and analytical procedures including the ability to interpret and make process adjustment.
General knowledge of basic mechanical/electrical theory and instrumentation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary to work in a wastewater treatment plant including confined space entry, use of selfcontained breathing apparatus, equipment lockout/tagging and personal protective.
An ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writi