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 approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website
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: Responsible for sampling, analyzing, and performing compliance tasks and studies associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and treatment optimization for VEOLIA DE and PA operations. These tasks are related to the collection, analyses, and reporting of SDWA compliance samples for both existing and emerging regulations. This includes but is not limited to reviewing compliance governmental or organizational databases for accuracy and maintaining and meeting a schedule to collect, analyze or deliver to a certified laboratory for analysis all samples needed to meet monitoring requirements. Correctly, completing, maintaining and delivering all sample collection documentation and samples to the proper party as well as maintaining and accurately updating or changing any database or excel spreadsheets used for data storage.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct bacteriological and chemical sample collection and/or analyses as required by federal and state regulatory agencies. Prepares and maintains required records and reports of the analyses to report to applicable agencies. Ability to analyze raw and finished water quality, treatment levels and unique consumer quality problems through sampling, qualitative, and quantitative laboratory testing. Perform other water quality monitoring, sample collection and analysis as directed in order to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment processes, or to optimize treatment for groundwater and surface water systems. Participate in studies and projects to enhance compliance and optimize treatment methods and/or quality of product as it relates to unregulated contaminants. Network with local regulatory officials, commercial laboratories and customers to develop and/or maintain a positive working relationship to support the company. Respond to Water Quality complaints or issues, taking appropriate corrective action including notification to management. Prepares laboratory bottles, sampling kits/coolers and chains of custody for sample collection and relinquishment. Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Completing Lead and Copper Rule compliance tasks including entering premise service locations to sample, record, and identify water service line material type and diameter. Follow all company policy and procedures in regards to safety including wearing appropriate PPE for each situation. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Work Environment: This position will work in a variety of environments to include: outside during inclement weather, inside water/wastewater plants, customer premises, pumping stations, roadways and other areas that are required to complete sample collection.
Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: HS Diploma/GED or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors preferred in Environmental Science or related field. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Google Workspace and using analyzers to determine water quality results. Ability to prioritize workload to maintain efficiency and completing all assigned tasks. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems and abnormal conditions in sample collection, laboratory or treatment processes and resolve these using problem-solving skills and analytical techniques. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, co-workers, customers, and regulatory agencies utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to interact positively and professionally with customers and other stakeholders daily and adequately communicate their needs to others while addressing any issues or complaints. Ability to walk, stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods. Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb ladders. Ability to lift 30lbs. Ability to work independent with little supervision. Ability to read, write, create reports and presentations. Ability to multitask and prioritize time sensitive tasks. Ability to smell and taste. 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.
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