Auxiliary Operator

Auxiliary Operator

Company Description

About Veolia North America

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. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

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

POSITION PURPOSE : The Auxiliary Operator is responsible for assisting in the operation and routine preventive / predictive maintenance of the power plant systems, including Chilled water and Wastewater systems and material handling systems equipment. He or she will record operational data and report any abnormalities.

This is a position attached to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Veolia and the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 39.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start, stop, regulate, monitor and control boilers, chillers, filter plant, and all auxiliary equipment.
• Check and adjust related set points within administrative guidelines to optimize plant performance and reliability.
• Observe, record, and interpret indications from instrumentation and control systems. Calculate, evaluate, and report findings.
• Perform functional testing of plant systems and components. Interpret acceptability of data in comparison with established standards or sound power plant practices.
• Assist in the investigation of plant problems, incidents, accidents, and unusual events, and provide analyses, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow up plans.
• Determine the need for and perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required.
• When properly trained or supervised, perform tests, in or out of the laboratory, on steam, water, and other samples.
• Check daily consumption rates of chemicals, fuels, and water; monitor inventories and initiate action to replenish same.
• Perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Review, operating and related procedures.
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all systems and equipment; support corrective maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised.
• Conduct on-the-job and classroom training on occasion. Prepare lesson plans, handouts, visual aids, examinations, qualification standards, and other material related to employee training and development.
• Maintain logs, records, and data sheets; prepare reports, time sheets, material requisitions, work orders, and other administrative documents related to the business of power and steam production.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor, Control Room Operator, and Plant Operator regarding the technical and administrative conduct of shift operations.
• Communicate with other Company personnel on site and at other locations. Interface with and represent the Company in its relations and communications with the public, steam and power customers, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other non-Company personnel.
• Communicate with and support the Administration, and Maintenance departments in fulfilling their goals and objectives.
• The Auxiliary Operator serves as a member of the Plant's emergency response team, when applicable
• Display professional behavior at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Additional Information

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.

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