Pretreatment Lab Operator

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!

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a dynamic Pretreatment Lab Operator to join our team in Odessa! This Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory analysis and making operational adjustments and recommendations (chemical dosing) in the field based on laboratory analysis data. This role directly supports operations and the overall compliance and treatment process at an industrial wastewater treatment facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records and logbooks as required
• Follow written analytical procedures for testing of customer solution samples including plating tests, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, instrumental analysis, etc.
• Perform the setup, reagents preparation, calibration, testing, calculation, reporting, and cleanup (after training period) of parameters that are performed on-site
• Perform all duties in a safe manner, including housekeeping duties as required which may include: dishwashing, proper bottle disposal, proper sample disposal, and other housekeeping duties as required by the testing and maintain clean lab and work area
• Perform calculations associated with the test results
• Perform data entry as required by testing and review and validate test results
• Utilize critical thinking skills to make operational changes in the wastewater treatment facility to either optimize conditions or correct operational conditions
• Perform duties within timeframes prescribed and at expected level of quality, quantity, and teamwork
• Maintain proper stock of supplies, reagents, and standards
• Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9000 and ISO14001 standards
• Perform analytical testing such as: turbidity, hardness, chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, SDI, TOC, in addition to various other site-specific testing requirements
• Manage and adjust chemical dosing systems to maintain the required chemistry in the wastewater treatment system
• Provide training for new employees as needed
• Crosstrain on operational duties so that additional operational redundancy is present on-site
• Other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques and equipment: pipettes, burettes, graduates, beakers and flasks, other basic lab equipment
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Skilled in the use of basic math and laboratory calculations
• Ability to properly use: a balance, a thermometer, hand tools (screwdriver, wrenches, pliers, etc.), drying ovens, tweezers and tongs, other lab equipment required by testing (as trained) and a pipette bulb
• Data interpretation, record keeping reporting and critical decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, HPLC Instrumentation, and pH meters, inline analyzers, and gravimetric assays
• Ability to properly perform test methods assigned
• Ability to read and follow methods for test procedures, reports, and QC
• Ability to read and implement instrument/equipment manuals
• Ability to read, comprehend, and implement test methods
• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English in a fluent manner
• Proficient in Google Suite or related software

Education & Experience

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Pass a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operators exam within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• Forklift license and experience 
• Experience working in wastewater treatment
• Experience working in a fast-paced work environment 
• Previous lab experience 
• Laboratory software: LIMS systems, Minitab preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily indoors (lab environment) but may be required to work outdoors in an industrial environment. May be exposed to release from surrounding complex or laboratory which may include but not be limited to: low level beta particles (Ni 63) radiation source, chemicals, solvents, electrical (instrumentation),fumes and odors, dust, toxic waste and other hazards associated with working in an industrial area.

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 Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition 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.