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Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

POSITION PURPOSE

Operates a HARDTAC Potassium Hydroxide production facility. Responsibilities include loading/unloading bulk chemical trailers, operating a state of the art KOH production facility via HMI, conducting laboratory analytical testing for product QA/QC and repair and maintain all plant equipment and plant areas.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors tank levels, flow meters, gauges, flow rates, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in plant and control room via HMI.

• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.

• Loading and unloading of hazardous and nonhazardous material from tanker trucks per SOP via air pressure, centrifugal pumps or air diaphragm pumps using chemical transfer hoses.

• Performs manual labor, including periodic cleaning of recessed plate filter press.

• Collects unit, product and feedstock samples in the field as assigned and performs routine tests such as Fluoride concentration, specific gravity, pH and KOH titration. Record and compute results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as assigned.

• Prepares chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores.

• Enters data from various sources into established databases and spreadsheets. Ensures data integrity by verifying input and simple calculations. Processes forms and prepares and distributes trucking/shipping bill of lading and certificate of analysis paperwork.

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment including pumps, filter press, dust collector, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control systems. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to lead or supervisor.

• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums floors, hallways and stairs, cleans offices, restrooms, break rooms and windows per standard schedule or as detected

• Perform required safety inspections for plant area, mechanical equipment, safety equipment and grounds. Documenting and reporting all findings to supervisor.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• High School education or equivalent with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).

• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.

• One to two years experience in a related position and environment.

Knowledge / Skill / Abilities

• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)

• Must demonstrate the ability to operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.

Work Environment

• Spends 100% of time in operations environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.
• Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. Required to use ladders or stairs.
• Must be able to wear full and half-face respirator.

Veolia'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 and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

A 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. We 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.