Norfolk, Virginia, USA
3 days ago
Reverse Osmosis Technician

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As a Plant RO Technician, you’ll be on the front and back end of providing maintenance and quality
control expertise on all types of mobile water treatment systems for customers all over the world. This
mission critical role involves working on a variety of technologies including (but not limited to) reverse
osmosis (RO), ultrafiltration (UF), Gas Transfer Membrane (GTM) among others. Completes duties and
tasks as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager.

Key Characteristics 

Strong communications skillsExcellent mechanical aptitude and problems solving skillsOperate and optimize equipment performanceStrong commitment to VPP standard Health and Safety requirements and all ISO quality proceduresComputer proficientTime management skills to work around deadlines and customer needs

Duties & Responsibilities 

Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, pipe, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, instrumentation, among othersMaintain all ISO QC documentation from start to finish for all equipment being worked onPerform analytical testing such as chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, Conductivity, Rejections, Recoveries, etc.Document and report all findings for approvals and be able to troubleshoot issues that are out of complianceIdentify and pull parts to be loaded on equipment for job start ups and identify returning equipment to be returned to inventoryPerform membrane cleanings and sluicing of media as neededMay be utilized to assist the plant maintenance or electrical departments for various plant projects and issues as neededDelivers external customer satisfaction through on-time preparation; through continuous improvement initiatives and value-added projects that will ensure quality of equipment completed while considering cycle times

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 
Required:

High School Diploma, G.E.D., Home School Certification, or international equivalent to High School DiplomaValid drivers LicenseBasic Computer SkillsUse of hand and power toolsAbility and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting, climbingWorking with chemicals for water treatmentAbility and willingness for on call status for emergency responseAbility to work on a rotating shift of nights, days and holidays

Preferred:

2+ years of experience in industrial, refineries, water treatment or chemical plantsMechanical and electrical/instrumentation experienceForklift experienceBasic PLC experiencePVC Pipe Fitting experience

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!Life InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!Flexible Spending & Health Saving AccountsAD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition Reimbursement


****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****


VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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