Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Plant Operator (Water Treatment)

Location: Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm (On call on site required)

Overview of the Role:

We are looking for plant operators to assist in all aspects of this site, from general cleaning tasks, to assisting in process improvements and visual checks on water quality.

There are daily samples to be taken, processes to be monitored and adjusted, arctic trucks to be loaded with product, and tanks to be regularly maintained and cleaned.

We are looking for people who want to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, learn new skills, and work in a top-rated environmental company with over 700 employees.

General day to day of the role:

Monitor the plant and operation of plant machinery and carry out any relevant maintenance work
Monitor the effluent quality on a regular basis and carry out basic laboratory testing , e.g. BOD, COD, suspended solids, pH, ammonia, phosphorous, MLSS, SVI etc. and ability to work with online monitoring equipment and sensors.
Use of remote monitoring tools as appropriate to verify plant condition
Availability for response to plant failures outside normal operation hours in accordance with roster for same, and general availability to assist in remote troubleshooting where appropriate
Assist with On Call as above
Provide accurate reporting as necessary including inputting and operating computer maintenance system
General house-keeping cleaning duties
Liaise and interact with the Plant Manager and other operators on site, as well as other contractors from electrical and mechanical disciplines
Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the plant's performance management system and the company's quality management system, safety rules, health and safety legislation and relevant environmental standards;
Adhere to the company's ethical conduct guidelines and maintain a working environment which is supportive and respectful of other employees;
Undertake duties of a general nature that may be required by your manager.

Experience required for success in this role

Leaving certificate or equivalent
Similar work experience in an operations and/or maintenance industrial setting
Willingness to learn new skills and work with other disciplines
Essential: Working in an industrial setting
Desirable: Previous experience on a water or wastewater treatment plant

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Plant Operator (Water Treatment)

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