High Purity Water Technician

Job description

Veolia's AquaServices business, based out of Veolia Water Technologies Dayton business unit, continues to grow and we are at a place to add to our team of Technicians and Operators that support our deionized water, industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. The High Purity Water Technician will be working in the Ann Arbor Michigan area.

Key Characteristics

• Strong mechanical aptitude Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a "team mentality" Strong communication skills, both verbally and written Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes
• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes Highly effective report creation skills, including narrative and data presentation through the use of tables and graphs
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair treatment of team members, and taking responsibility for results

Duties & Responsibilities

Communicate with customers on their needs and requirements as well as but not limited to: following up, providing quotes, scheduling cleanings that require downtime, etc.

• Provide mechanical support to the deionized water treatment systems through several locations at a client site, minimum travel required
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues
• Work independently and as part of a small team Consistent work schedule with minimum over time
• Build relationships and add value to our internal and external stakeholders Maintenance and repair of high purity water equipment including but not limited to; Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, and Deionized tanks.

Collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities. Perform all scheduled maintenance, service, and new installations. Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as hardness levels, conductivities, meter readings, RO temperatures, pressures, and flows. Responsible for entering and updating repair and parts information into Veolia’s data management system. Coordinate with Veolia’s SDI Operations Manager for ordering tanks, filters, and any necessary expendables.

Prepare and send proposals to clients for preventative maintenance work. Load Salt into brine tanks Comply with all Veolia and client safety requirements/protocols Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correct compliance issues or improve treatment processes
• Ability to evaluate skills and abilities of other operators to properly assign/delegate tasks such as lab analyses, maintenance, preventive maintenance, chemical inventory management, and waste disposal
• Ability to evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed, then coordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors Independent scheduling of work load and management of inventories including lab supplies, consumable items, and equipment parts Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or if the operator needs assistance
• Ability to access customer site

Education & Experience

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license. Experience driving a small box truck is preferred.

Preferred

Must possess 2-5 years experience in a maintenance/trades environment, and preferred to have experience with Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, or IONX. Knowledge of plumbing / electrical wiring is desired but not required Must be familiar with computing systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite Experience with wet chemistry tests ie. conductivity, hardness, etc. is preferred. Technical Knowledge – fundamentals of basic mechanics, electrical, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Ability to utilize, organize, and communicate well within Google Office. Communication Skills - provide clear instructions and information to the client and fellow Veolia personnel. Working Conditions Typical working conditions for this position include mechanical rooms on a University campus. Systems are located on rooftops, mezzanines, and basements. Lighting and temperature varies depending on the location. Proper PPE will be provided

Veolia uniforms will be provided Potential exposure to burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards, grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardous conditions Physical requirements: lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet, stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, climb onto and exit a forklift in a safe manner, use of extension ladders on a daily basis, ability to climb into and maneuver body in tight spaces

Available for emergency call-ins or phone support Working Hours 7:00AM-3:30PM; Some overtime hours may be required.