What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Water and Wastewater Facilities position at Veolia?
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, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
Pay Rate: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.
Position Purpose:
Our Operations and Engineering Intern will work closely with our skilled Staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Education/Experience/Background:
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.
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, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description
Pay Rate: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.
Position Purpose:
Our Operations and Engineering Intern will work closely with our skilled Staff at their project to learn and understand what is involved with the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- This internship position will provide hands-on experience in a water/wastewater environment and will involve working under the guidance of an experienced full-time employee (FTE).
- Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
- This position involves laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
- This position will also work with the Regional Engineer to discover the planning, development and execution of construction projects at a water/wastewater facility.
- Candidates with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are encouraged to apply.
- Environments vary by intership function from office to field to plant.
- Our aim is to provide tangible industry job experience to each intern.
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Rising seniors.
- Tech Schools.
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to work in a wastewater environment.
- Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
- Reliable and punctual attendance.
- Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.
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.
Salary : $18 - $20
