Wastewater Treatment & Reuse Chief Plant Operator
Company: Veolia North America
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water, and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our website -www.veolianorthamerica.com.Job
DescriptionPay Rate: $130000 to $150000 Per Year.BENEFITSVeolia's
comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as
well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees
are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k)
plan, to save for retirement. - Pay and benefits for employees
represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining
agreement. -Position Purpose:Chief Plant Operator shall supervise
the day-to-day operations of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling
Facility (ECLWRF), three (3) satellite plants and Hyperion Pump
Station. This position is the primary decision maker for the Title
22 (conventional Tertiary for re-use), Barrier (groundwater
injection), Nitrification (cooling water), High Pressure and Low
Pressure Boiler Feed Water Treatment plant processes. Must have
detailed and comprehensive knowledge of various treatment processes
and associated equipment including conventional and advanced water
and/or wastewater treatment, microfiltration, reverse osmosis,
ozone, uv, nitrification, solids handling and all supporting
processes. The incumbent manages two Supervisors who in turn
supervise approximately nineteen (19) operators on four (4) shifts
at the ECLWRF and the shifts at the Satelite Facilities to ensure
compliance with regulatory and client-specifc quality requirements.
Works jointly with other departments to ensure that the facilities
are operated in the most optimum and efficient way, in line with
set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and budget. Ensures that all
operations staff strictly follows all safety instructions and use
the required and appropriate PPE at all times. Ensures growth and
development of existing staff and proper onboarding of new
operations staff.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment and/or water treatment,
engineering, principles and methods of scientific research, current
advances in the field of water reclamation and groundwater
replenishment, computer hardware and software applications for the
operation of an advanced water reclamation facility, general
administrative principles and practices, and methods of
supervision.
- Interface with state regulatory agencies, fill out necessary
forms and assure correctness. Ultimately be accountable for
compliance and the efficient and effective operations of the Edward
C. Little Water recycling Facility, three (3) satellite facilities
and the Hyperion Pumping Station.
- Must be readily accessible to supervisors and their direct
reports during all shifts.
- Must have detailed and comprehensive knowledge of various
treatment processes and associated equipment including conventional
and advanced water and/or wastewater treatment, microfiltration,
reverse osmosis, ozone, uv, nitrification, solids handling and all
supporting processes.
- Routinely monitors and assesses the treatment process operating
parameters including their manual and automatic control functions
and validates or supervises necessary adjustments ensuring the
treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal
regulations.
- Provides support and guidance in capital projects, Research &
Development projects, plant improvement projects.
- Ensures equipment is maintained in proper operational
conditions and supervises work order entry into CMMS to ensure
proper triggering of maintenance activities. Keeps a log of OOS
(out-of-service) critical equipment status.
- Oversees and ensures the prompt diagnosis of operational
issues, the maintaining of operational and compliance records,
reports and log sheets and the proper storage thereof.
- Drives and oversees the updating and revision of Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviews existing SOPs on a regular
basis.
- Interacts with, coordinates with, and supports
Operations/Maintenance staff, Laboratory staff, Engineering staff,
Administrative staff and the Client to perform related
responsibilities.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- Minimum requirements: High School education.
- Preference include: Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Engineering
or Environmental Science. State of California Professional
Engineers license is a plus.
- Minimum of 15 years experience in water or wastewater of which
5 years in management or supervisory capacity.
- Prefer experience as Chief Plant Operator or Plant
Manager.
- Experience should include working with Clarifiers/media filters
and Microfiltration/Reverse Osmosis
systems.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater
treatment and/or water treatment plant operations.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater
system operations.
- Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer
records.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory
sampling and testing.
- Available for standby duty and emergencies as needed. Must be
accessible to support operations at all times and hours.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,
Computerized -Maintenance Management System, DCS (Distributed
Control System) and other software used in plant operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills including the ability to quickly
interpret an extensive variety of technical information/data to
make critical operational decisions.
- Positive can-do attitude that perseveres.
- Well organized.
- Ability to adapt to change quickly.
- Team Player.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must have a valid California drivers license.
- Must have a valid State of California Grade V Waste Water
Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, or Water Treatment Plant
Operator Certificate.Additional InformationWe are an Equal
Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
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