As ayou’ll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant to include maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds or is working towards an intermediate level water/wastewater treatment certification.
Additional Responsibilities
- Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
- Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems
- Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures
- Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on industrial discharges, plant influent, process, effluent and biosolids
- Processes, hauls, and applies biosolids in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements
- Makes entries in plant logs
- Conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc
- Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
- Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
- Assists in the interviewing of prospective employees
- Gives instructions and assignments to plant operators
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- High school diploma or GED
- Certification at a level required by the State in which the project is located
- Three years' experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Ideally, here’s what you will also have:
- Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices
- Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
