Licensed Wastewater Operator

What This Job Involves

JLL is seeking an experienced and licensed Wastewater Operator to support daily Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance at a premier pharmaceutical life sciences facility. This role demands technical expertise and unwavering commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Operate wastewater treatment systems including biological and chemical treatment, filtration and disinfection processes to maintain 100% uptime
• Monitor and adjust treatment parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, BOD/COD) to maintain optimal performance
• Conduct regular inspections of treatment equipment, pumps, valves, water intakes, piping, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, and collection systems, and perform minor repairs as needed
• Proactively identify equipment deficiencies and material requirements, escalating concerns to Facility Management with detailed assessments
• Respond to process upsets, alarms, and emergency situations to prevent discharge violations
• Document all operational activities, readings, and adjustments in daily logs and centralized CMMS platform to maintain meticulous documentation of all repairs, modifications and system changes for regulatory reporting and to assist with permit renewals, audits and inspections
• Achieve timely completion of assignments according to defined SLA’s; subject to regular quality audits
• Mobilize tools, equipment, and materials for each assignment
• Maintain professional-grade tool inventory and request supplies as needed to ensure operational readiness
• Develop and recommend process improvements to enhance preventive maintenance procedures and drive cost-savings and efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Active Massachusetts Grade 1 Industrial (full status) Wastewater Operator License
• Prior experience working in Wastewater Treatment Plant operation
• Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs to wastewater treatment mechanical systems
• Ability and knowledge in the use of all tools, equipment, and material used for repairs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Other Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
• Interact with client representatives in a professional manner, demonstrating strong communication skills and a positive, service-oriented attitude
• Participate in performance reviews and audits based on workmanship quality, safety, and compliance metrics
• Maintain required Training Contact Hours (TCH’s)
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk, stand, sit, climb, reach, bend, twist, push and pull (materials)