Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Location
Oakville, ON | Canada
Job description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide water recovery, treatment, and reuse leader. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications to municipal water, microelectronics ultrapure water, and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve over 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water daily. We aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.
The R&D Pilot Operator Intern will maintain process testing systems to support the Technology Team's validation process for new product introduction at a pilot level and full-scale customer sites. Duties & Responsibilities: - Conduct tests for water and wastewater products and systems, including monitoring, documentation, chemical dosing, inspections, and communication with test leaders.
- Perform analytical laboratory tests and document the results accurately to characterize process water samples.
- Assist with maintaining and modifying fluid system components such as PVC piping spools, valves, pumps, blowers, and calibrating instruments.
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to source and procure fluid system components and consumables, ensuring accurate and timely billing and invoicing.
- Provide on-call and weekend support for the testing facility, as needed.
- Act as backup for Oakville pilot operator, as needed.
- Ensure safe and efficient facility operations by collaborating on health and safety, maintenance, and improvement activities with the team.
Education & Experience Required: - Pursuing a diploma or degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering/Technology or a related technical discipline focused on water/wastewater treatment.
- Valid Ontario G2 or G class driver's license.
Preferred: - Knowledge or experience in water/wastewater treatment, preferably with direct exposure to membrane products and processes.
- Knowledge or experience with fluid systems (piping, pumps, valves, P&ID drawings, etc.).
- Knowledge or experience with laboratory methods for water/wastewater analysis.
Other Useful Skills: - Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Motivated learner, willing to learn new skills and take on new tasks.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be flexible in managing multiple tasks with changing priorities.
Working Conditions - Ability to lift equipment or modules weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
- Exposure to municipal and industrial wastewater and cleaning chemicals.
- The work environments consist of various settings, including office, industrial facilities, and laboratories.
At VWTS, we realize that diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
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