O&M Technician I

About the role

Provides day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Maintains operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
• Determines and corrects basic operational problems based on procedures.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection and minor repair) on machines and related equipment.
• Reports and documents work performed and enters into appropriate database.
• Notifies Lead or Supervisor of any operational issues.
• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples.
• Carries out field tests (chemical, physical and biological) to adjust chemical dosages.
• Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports.
• Calibrates portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
• Learns to troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic/electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair tasks such as replacing or installing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
• Estimates time and material costs for various projects.
• Assists in other areas of facility as directed.

Work Environment

Spend 100% of the time in operations environment. Typically spend 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company provided training. May be required to travel up to five consecutive days. May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.

Qualifications

• High school or GED with ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Experience in a related position with experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic mathematical calculations.
• Vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems and take remedial corrective action.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate programs for process control, the Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
• Ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site.
• Minimum water / wastewater operator state certification.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Forklift Certification if required by site.
• Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics and control systems.
• Obtain HVAC, Electrician, Plumber's or other trade License if assigned to that area.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement is also available. Equal Opportunity Employer.