DAF Operator

Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Responsibilities

• Work closely and communicate with production teams to ensure proper water treatment operation.
• Take a weekly inventory of chemicals used to operate the DAF.
• Communicate with vendors to order chemicals as needed.
• Perform necessary and preventative maintenance on the wastewater system.
• Maintain and clean the wastewater system and surrounding environment to preserve its integrity.
• Monitor water treatment processes and inspect equipment regularly.
• Perform routine sampling of effluent water to ensure permit compliance.
• Monitor and maintain daily flow readings.
• Work with outside vendors to schedule and maintain consistent DAF sludge disposal.
• Start and stop the process and equipment safely and without supervision.
• Interact with the HMI to control chemical dosing, operate equipment, and respond to alarms.
• Perform jar tests, as needed, to determine proper chemical dosing.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues as needed.
• Safely handle and store chemicals.
• Complete daily checklists for tasks pertaining to cleanliness and reliability of the wastewater unit.
• Complete weekly Tank 4-9 DMAPA scrubber sampling, dropping, and recharging the scrubber.
• Complete weekly pH calibration.
• Complete daily shift reports documenting critical events, totalizer readings, and sample results.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure washes are dropped to the proper tanks.
• Perform plant walkthroughs to ensure sumps are in good condition.
• Work with the EHS department as needed for regulatory/sampling compliance.
• Coordinate with third parties as needed during sampling weeks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience preferably in production/process area of specialty chemical products or wastewater processing.
• Wastewater Certification strongly preferred.
• DOT training preferred.
• RCRA training preferred.
• Plant Operation knowledge.
• Experience operating pumps, agitators, pH probes, valves, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting process equipment including pumps and instruments.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of pH and what affects it.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to write procedures.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to identify key details.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Physical Requirements

• Located partially in an outdoor production environment and partially in an indoor production environment; appropriate PPE required for each setting.
• Must be able to effectively move between the wastewater unit and QC laboratory to deliver samples.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Exposure to various chemicals and compounds.
• Operate a forklift.
• Ability to work weekends and respond to call-ins on off days as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds; squatting and kneeling required.