Operation and Maintenance Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Veolia North America (VNA), a subsidiary of Veolia group, is a leading environmental company in the United States. They are the largest private water operator and technology provider in the country, as well as a hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. VNA offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. They serve commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. You can find more information at www.veolianorthamerica.com.
Job Description:
Position: Operation and Maintenance Intern
Purpose: The Operation and Maintenance Intern will work closely with skilled staff at a Veolia project to learn and understand the daily operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.
Responsibilities:
• This internship provides hands-on experience in a wastewater environment.
• The intern will work under the guidance of a full-time employee (FTE).
• Internships focus on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures.
• The position involves laboratory, technical, maintenance, and groundskeeping work in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
• Candidates should have a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Work Environment:
• Environments vary by internship function, from office to field to plant.
• The goal is to provide tangible industry job experience.
• The intern should be able to work in a wastewater environment.
Qualifications:
• Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Targeted Candidates: Rising seniors, Tech School students.
Skills/Abilities:
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening, presentation, and facilitation).
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work under the guidance of an experienced FTE.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
Physical Requirements:
• Capability to lift objects weighing approximately 30-35 lbs.
Additional Information:
• Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and a 401(k) plan. Benefits for union-represented employees are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
