Waste Water Treatment Operator

The role of the Waste Treatment Plant Operator is to operate and maintain a consistent working environment in the waste treatment plant. Responsibilities will include the daily operation and monitoring of our waste treatment plant. All work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Finishing Manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved

The Waste Treatment Plant Operator will also perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and sludge management

Essential functions (What)

1. Work with and around various chemical treatment processes, including but not limited to the following: i.e., chromate conversion coating, vacuum impregnation, anodize, and passivation
2. Responsible for accuracy of own work
3. Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required
4. Fill out required regulated paperwork and required documentation
5. Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all of their components.
6. Conduct the necessary weekly checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
7. Work Requirements Be able to perform and document various tests required by State and Federal agencies for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
8. Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.
9. Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety.
10. Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations.
11. Have a working knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant.
12. Understanding of basic chemistry and the ability to perform analytical titrations
13. Complete all required training
14. Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/behaviors (How)

• Capable of maintaining consistent quality standards
• Produce product within acceptable time allocated per operation
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area
• Good organizational skills
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Wear protective equipment as required
• Good eye-to-hand coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
• Working knowledge of Employee Handbook

• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
• Problem solving abilities
• Understand and follow safety requirements
• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris (5S)

Work environment

· Noise level variance

· Chemical environment

· Chemical odor

· Wet Environment

Physical demands

· Lifting

· Carrying

· Fast Paced

· Standing for long periods

Travel required

• No

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Min. 2 yrs. experience with chromate and chemicals, anodize, passivate, impregnation
• Basic knowledge of hazardous materials handling
• Proper chemical safety and handling
• Tolerance to a periodically, slightly corrosive environment
• Physical tolerance to metal oxides and hydroxides