field service engineer

production operator

welder

shop assistant

accounts payable clerk

Ovivo

Worked here for a couple years. Got along with folks at first. It was an ok company, with ok management but our division was a relatively new group with a new product in development, so everyone was really excited as was I. I joined on thinking this is it- finally a company I can get behind and work for the next 20 years. They had great benefits and a pretty good compensation package. The product is what I was most passionate in and I still believe its the future of wastewater treatment. But the company was something else. The annual performance review and objectives process is more optional than mandatory, so I got the sense that managers werent following this and rather communicating constantly changing goals thru emails (which makes it hard to grade your own performance that way).

Also theres no opportunities for growth and improvement of your career. Pay raises are abysmal- 1% or less. No chances to get more education or take training. Theres no incentive to do it on your own if the company isnt supporting your efforts.

Also the job culture is horrendous with lots of back biting, drama, rumors and backstabbing.  I loved this place at first, but now it has turned into something I was no longer happy working in. It was time to move on.

I learned a lot of very useful skills and knowledge about the water/wastewater industry, loved my job and job duties and felt like I was a valuable contributor to the company. The upper management however is not in touch with its employees and undervalues them... focusing more on providing returns to its shareholders. My direct manager however was wonderful and knowledgeable. Benefits aren't the greatest and salary is a bit low with other jobs in the industry. Overall, I loved my daily job activities but felt undervalued and unappreciated at the end of the day (with the exception of my direct manager).

Core values listed on their website are only for public relations. You will immediately see the corporate mindset in action. Either one of us (white collar) or one of them (blue collar). There are plenty of perks that the company offers which is great. If you want to sit behind a desk and do 5 jobs while being paid for one while also having very limited room for advancement this is the place for you. Talent is recognized and then squeezed dry. 

Workplace was generally nice; this is a great place for someone who enjoys and excels in a very fast paced environment with a lot of change.  The pay was average, but other benefits were good.  Unfortunately, maintaining a work-life balance was a challenge because of the workload.  

A typical day at work involves interfacing with sales, project management, customers, engineering, and potentially finance.  The hardest part of the job is understanding the complexity of the MBR systems from an electrical, mechanical and biological standpoint.  The most enjoyable part of the job is helping the customers solve problems.

Internal support was positive for personal and professional growth; advancement opportunities based on performance were available.  I thoroughly enjoyed my employment time with this company.  I was able to gain a great deal of knowledge & experience in the manufacturing, industrial and processing industries as a Buyer/Planner.

Cheap company
Not all employees get the same benefits
Good people work there, no room for advancement
They bring in friends and family into positions that don't get posted 
Poor medical insurance very expensive
They need new blood but won't pay enough money to get experienced people

Ovivo has is a great place to work because it has strong management team which has created a great job culture.  However, it's not for everybody.  There is a lot of expectations for travel and due to lack of resources it makes balancing work and personal life very challenging.  Decent compensation.

Definitely not a bad company but the weird drama that goes on is not ideal, if you stay out of it someone will find a way to involve you. The work itself is good, if you can interpret blueprints and have basic skills such as welding, fitting, or any sort of fabrication or mechanical background the company is a good fit for the shop.

i learned how to design large structures, how to used Inventor and excel drive models, and how to interact with senior design engineers and contractors

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Field service engineer 2 salaries reported	$34.25 per hour
Production operator 2 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour
Welder 1 salary reported	$25.50 per hour
Shop assistant 3 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Accounts payable clerk 5 salaries reported	$54,500 per year

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