IPP Technician

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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.
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: 

Assist with the implementation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) as defined by Federal, State and local authorities and conduct associated laboratory procedures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Accurately interpret Federal, State and local pretreatment regulations/standards and assist with IPP updates.
• Monitor industries and collect representative samples and maintain accurate records/logs.
• Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control Procedures.
• Conduct industrial inspections and prepare all IPP related reports.
• Give legal testimony if required.
• Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects. May assist in other areas of the department as directed.

Work Environment:

• Spends 10% of time in an office environment.
• Typically spends 20-30% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Company service vehicles are used as required.
• Will serve quarterly on-call for plant sampling. (Schedule II & III)
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible hazards including fumes, dust, toxic and caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure and hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• 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.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have basic computer skills and have ability to operate programs for the laboratory/industrial pretreatment and QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of wastewater systems.
• 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 and/or on-call if required.
• Must be able to interact with Industrial Contacts and present themselves/ VWNA in a professional manner. This includes, but is not limited to, company required uniforms, conduct, and personal hygiene.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and industrial clients.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

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.