Technician, Waste Water Treatment (34934)

The Waste Water Treatment Technician oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.

- Take periodic samples and perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system and determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.

- Maintain the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.

- Read and record meter and gauge readings.

- Maintain plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry and chemical inventories.

- In accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, collect and submit all required effluent sampled to a certified laboratory.

- Ensure timely reporting to local authorities and facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.

- Performs ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.

- Process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Two to five years working with municipal and/or industrial wastewater (preferred).

- Valid Wastewater Certification is a plus

- Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License

- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work

Competencies and Skills:

- Operate and maintain pumps, motors and equipment.

- Read meters and gauges and other recording instruments.

- Maintain operating records.

- Use Microsoft Excel (including data entry, basic math formulas and formatting).

- Make mathematical computations.

- Read and comprehend written materials.

- Learn technical and specialized processes pertinent to wastewater treatment plant work, including required laboratory analysis

- Use common hand tools.

- Work independently and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

- Work with others.

- Chemical safety practices.

- Practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pretreatment systems.

- Sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.

- Hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery.

Physical Demands:

- Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

- Regularly climb stairs and ladders.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

- Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

- Occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.

- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes.

- Moderate noise levels typical of industrial environments.

- PPE will be provided and must be worn when exposed to hazardous conditions including chemicals, airborne particles, and mechanical risks.

- Compliance with all safety protocols and PPE usage is mandatory to ensure personal and team safety.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

NOTE: This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.