Background: Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician Contract Duration/Type: Permanent Location: Mulhuddart, Co Dublin Hours: 39 Hours per week Overview of the Role: The candidate will work as part of a team to ensure that the wastewater treatment plant at a leading Multi-national Biopharmaceutical plant is operated on an ongoing basis in conformance with all relevant legislation, licences and permits. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the waste water treatment plant, ensuring the smooth operation of the sites Storm Water System, Firewater Retention System Site Drainage System, Site Bunds and site environmental sampling and monitoring schedules etc. Day to Day of the Role: Conducts daily environmental inspections in all areas under the remit of the contract Inspects, samples, analyses the Wastewater Treatment Plant Process and makes process changes when required to ensure optimum operation of the plant. Laboratory analysis skills for a range of tests Provide accurate reporting as necessary including inputting and operating computer maintenance system Inspections, sampling and testing of site bunds contents and safe disposal of contents once sample results are known. Liaise with site maintenance team in relation to equipment repairs and routine PMs to ensure no plant downtimes utilising the CMMS. Investigates hazardous spills within the waste water treatment plant, gathering evidence, and retracing sequences to determine the sources of reported spills. Liaising with third party vendors to ensure all monitoring required is carried out as per EPA licence/Owners requirements in a safe and complaint manner. Laboratory analysis skills for a range of tests Conducts daily environmental inspections in all areas under the remit of the contract Issuing/Approving work permits for works to be carried out in the area. Compilation and issuing of weekly snapshot reports and participation in daily OPEX meetings Shift cover (days only) as required to provide holiday cover for shift colleagues. This can include weekend cover. Required Skills for the Role: Level 5 FETAC or above course in Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations or a Degree in Environmental Science / Engineering The Candidate should have at least 2 years' relevant experience of water or wastewater treatment plant operations. Waste Water Treatment - operation, maintenance, sampling and analysis, troubleshooting Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring and analysis. Fully proficient in Microsoft office Knowledge of Environmental Legislation, Industry Guidance and Codes of Practice desirable. Candidates must also be willing to participate in further training to ensure continuous improvements in knowledge. Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience is desirable Knowledge in Environmental Management Systems - ISO desirable Please note: ?If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Skills: technician environmental water