Junior Operator

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe, continuous, and optimal operation of the plant.

• Perform routine operational duties, including monitoring and control from both the field and the SCADA control room.

• Strictly adhere to all plant Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and quality procedures.

• Maintain meticulous documentation of all shift activities and plant data.

• Actively collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams on troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.

This role requires the ability to work independently while maintaining a clear reporting structure.

Functional / Operational tasks:

The responsibilities of this role encompass a wide range of operational, safety, and reporting duties:

Operational & Monitoring Duties:

• Conduct routine plant walk-rounds to preemptively identify and address anomalies.

• Perform routine monitoring of all static and rotary equipment.

• Execute assigned tasks efficiently based on plant process requirements and provide periodic status updates.

• Operate and monitor plant functions using the SCADA system from the control room.

• Assist the Operations team (OPS) with investigating and troubleshooting process disturbances and equipment malfunctions, promptly notifying the responsible department for necessary action.

• Maintain appropriate housekeeping for plant facilities in collaboration with other departments.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Report shift operational activities to the Senior Shift Charge Engineer.

• Clearly and with organized manner document shift activities in the reports.

• Ensure a distinct communication of shift activities to the shift reliever for seamless follow-up.

• Maintain a daily activity log, including field isolation records, field instrument values, and motor/pump data.

• Regularly review process data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify and propose solutions for efficiency and performance improvements.

Safety, Health, and Environment (EHS):

• Strictly adhere to and follow all plant EHS procedures, including:

• Handling of hazardous chemicals.

• Confined space activities.

• Chemical spill control.

• Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.

• Evacuation and emergency procedures.

• Ensure compliance with EHS and Quality processes and procedures.

• Check job sites for potential hazards and report any deviations from company policies.

Process Improvement & Teamwork:

• Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.

• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service.

• Participate in plant improvement initiatives as requested by the Operations team (OPS).

Work Structure:

Possess the ability to work independently most of the time while maintaining a reporting structure to supervisors.

Qualifications

The following degrees are sought:

• Level of study: Bachelor's, Master's, Engineering Degree.

Areas of specialization: Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Water Chemistry, Process Engineering.

Professional Experience:

• Fresh  graduate

Technical Professional Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the operating principles of equipment and systems related to the position (e.g., filtration, coagulation-flocculation, disinfection processes, instrumentation, basic mechanics).
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, operating manuals, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Ability to make operational adjustments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations applicable to the sector.
• Proficiency in basic IT tools (office suite, e-mail).
• Ability to use software for data entry and intervention tracking.

Language Proficiency (level):

• French: Fluent (read, written, spoken) – essential for understanding instructions, writing reports, and team communication.

• English: Fluent (read, written, spoken) is an asset

  IT Knowledge:

• Proficiency in basic IT tools (office suite, google space).

• Ability to use software for data entry and intervention tracking

Additional Information

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