About VLS!

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Job Summary

Role Summary

This position requires a technician that has the experience to support an Ultra-Pure Water System (UPW). The UPW technicians will be knowledgeable in reverse osmosis, deionized water, and ultra-pure water processes while being familiar with handling a full variation of chemicals and their pH makeup. Individuals should have general mechanical skills and be able to work with hand tools.

Job Duties

Receive assigned Contingent Worker (CW) safety training and system specific training through the Infinity system.
Conduct rounds and readings.
Take chemical water samples and process the sample for results required.
Operate and maintain industrial RO/DI/UPW treatment and purification systems, including biological treatment systems, which support our operations facilities.
Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance procedures as assigned Maximo.
Maintain Analytical equipment.
Utilizing quality systems and diagnosing process issues related to Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Ion Exchange, Ultraviolet Light Sterilization, etc.
Maintaining Analytical equipment and creating Statistical reports (Preventative Excursion Management Systems).
Utilize Maximo Maintenance planning software.
Utilize SCADA and Cimplicity control systems.

Requirements

The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

Role modeling safety specifically in a mechanical or chemical environment respectively.
Willingness to excel as an individual contributor and part of a team and work effectively across multiple facilities operations disciplines.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Organization and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications - The candidate must possess at least one of the following educational or experience requirements:

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in STEM or 3 years of experience in commercial water production.
+1 year of Military Experience is considered in lieu of a degree with work experience in mechanical or wastewater system operations certification in respective fields.
(UPW) +1 year of work experience in Reverse Osmosis and Water Treatment System operations.

Preferred Qualifications

(UPW) Wastewater or Water Treatment certification or equivalent would be an added advantage.
1+ years of experience in (UPW) Reverse osmosis water treatment systems.
Night Shift is from 5:45pm to 06:15am from Wednesdays to Fridays and every other Saturday.

What's in it for you!

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.

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