Wastewater Technician

Valeo SA
  • Reno, NV
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

    Wastewater Treatment Operations & Maintenance :

    • Operate and maintain industrial wastewater treatment systems (biological, physical-chemical, DAF, MBR, clarifiers, sludge handling, etc.)

    • Perform routine process monitoring, sampling, and laboratory testing (pH, TSS, BOD, COD, etc.)

    • Hourly checks and reporting of the wastewater treatment area

    • Adjust chemical feed rates, aeration, pumping, and other process parameters to maintain compliance daily

    • Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on treatment equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers, valves, instrumentation, filter presses, etc.)

    • Assist during regulatory inspections and sampling events

    • Respond to treatment process upsets, spills, and emergency situations

    General Responsibilities (All Roles):

    • Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and LOTO protocols

    • Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and incident investigations

    • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

    • Work occasional overtime as required

    • Assist other departments during major shutdowns, projects, or emergencies

    Qualifications & Requirements

    Required:

    • 2+ years of hands-on experience in wastewater treatment operations

    • Basic computer skills

    • Ability to read and interpret basic P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals

    • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

    • Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs regularly, climbing ladders/stairs, and working in awkward positions

    • Basic electrical troubleshooting (control circuits, 24V-480V)

    • Basic plumbing and pipefitting experience

    • Forklift and/or scissor lift certification - not required but preferred

    • Experience working in manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or similar industrial environment

    Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Strong safety mindset and commitment to following procedures

    • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training period

    • Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

    • Team player willing to support other departments when needed

    • Attention to detail and good record-keeping habits

    Working Conditions & Physical Demands

    • Industrial manufacturing/processing environment

    • Regular exposure to loud noise, chemicals, odors, wet conditions, and temperature variations

    • Required to wear appropriate PPE

    Job:

    Maintenance Operator

    Organization:

    Facility Maintenance

    Schedule:

    Full time

    Employee Status:

    Regular

    Job Type:

    Permanent contract

    Job Posting Date:

    2026-08-24

    Join Us !

    Being part of our team, you will join:

    • one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
    • a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
    • more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
    • a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

    More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReno, NV

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Blowersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Environmental Impactunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Multiculturalunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Chemistryunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Pumpsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sampling Inspectionunmatched
    • Specimens/Samplesunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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