About the Role
Veolia operates and maintains two Organic Processing Facilities for the City of Toronto, transforming waste into biogas and composting material. This role involves process control, laboratory testing, wastewater management, and equipment operation within these facilities.
Responsibilities
- Control and operate automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment.
- Monitor flow meters, gauges, and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units.
- Record operating conditions and data in a shift log.
- Use SCADA for process monitoring, systems control, and equipment operation.
- Perform field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) to pace chemical dosages and alter unit processes.
- Sample wastewater, sludge, and gasses according to schedule.
- Make independent decisions concerning process control changes and direct the activities of other operators.
- Ensure conformance to process specifications.
- Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action.
- Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.
- Perform manual labor including filling and emptying machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds.
- Practice good housekeeping and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent with effective written and oral communication skills.
- Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred.
- Understanding of Digesters, wastewater treatment processes, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy, and laboratory procedures.
- Effective skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team building.
- Ingenuity and initiative required to coordinate problem resolution and execute schedule requirements.
- Over five years of experience in a related position and environment with knowledge of water/wastewater treatment methods.
- Experience in operation of Anaerobic Digestion highly regarded.
- Ability to accurately follow procedures.
- Analytical skills to understand data and graphs and make decisions based on data.
- Proficiency in the care and use of all site-specific, facility-required PPE.
- Ability to use computer systems such as Email, SCADA trending, and data retrieval.
- Must be able to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours.
- Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, Code of Business Conduct, and other Company policies.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Reading text, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, attention to detail.
- Good use of the English language.
- Deadline oriented.
- Work well with others.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Repetitive motions required.
- Rotating throughout the facility as required.
- Reliable and dependable on start and finish times.
- Must provide own transportation.
- Must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; employer will not sponsor.
Skills
- Process control
- Laboratory testing
- Wastewater management
- Equipment operation
- SCADA
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic math
Location
- North York
- Etobicoke
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Rotating shifts
Experience Level
- Over five years experience in a related position and environment
Education Level
- High school education or equivalent
- Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 28 - CAD 31 - hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package
- Competitive compensation
- Pension
About the Company
- Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years.
- VNA is 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
