Operator I

About the role

The Operator I position is part of a team that operates multiple unit processes in an industrial facility to meet operational requirements. This role involves understanding and applying knowledge of treatment processes, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment, and performing a variety of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment failures, execute necessary repairs, and ensure operational continuity.
• Perform predictive and corrective maintenance on various types of equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, instrumentation, PLC logic, and mechanical maintenance.
• Collect and analyze water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals, and gas samples according to schedule.
• Prepare chemical solutions, monitor supplies, and recommend reorder quantities.
• Calibrate and maintain lab and field equipment and instrumentation, including pH meters, specific ion meters, analytical balances, furnaces, ovens, pipettes, titrators, and automatic samplers.
• Execute detailed inspections of system components to evaluate process performance and integrity.
• Coordinate contractor activities while ensuring process operations are maintained.
• Control and create documents within the Utilities departments, and maintain the department.
• Respond to client concerns related to the Utility department and inform management.
• Prepare, review, and modify procedures related to the Utilities department.
• Report the department’s performance status and quality improvements to the Operations and Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Skilled vocational trade training and/or 2-4 years on-the-job equivalent training in related industrial operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical/instrumentation, or PLC experience in a utilities environment.
• Knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of operating, maintaining, and repairing utility equipment, instrumentation, and associated systems.
• Proficiency with computer programs for process control, Computer Maintenance Management System, and laboratory/industrial pretreatment QA/QC.
• Technical proficiency in replacing mechanical seals, bearings, oil seals, gaskets, and other critical components.
• Experience performing maintenance and technical repairs on various hydraulic systems, including centrifugal, dosing, and submersible pumps.
• Skilled in the upkeep and repair of mechanical agitators and associated industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting technical drawings, including exploded views and assembly diagrams.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Knowledge of current and pending utilities standards, regulations, and federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
• Hold or be working toward the highest level /Certification and highest-level license as required by site.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to execute both preventive and corrective maintenance protocols across facility systems.
• Technical proficiency in replacing mechanical seals, bearings, oil seals, gaskets, and other critical components.
• Experience performing maintenance and technical repairs on various hydraulic systems, including centrifugal, dosing, and submersible pumps.
• Skilled in the upkeep and repair of mechanical agitators and associated industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting technical drawings, including exploded views and assembly diagrams.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of current and pending utilities standards, regulations, and federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.

Skills

• Proven ability to execute both preventive and corrective maintenance protocols across facility systems.
• Technical proficiency in replacing mechanical seals, bearings, oil seals, gaskets, and other critical components.
• Experience performing maintenance and technical repairs on various hydraulic systems, including centrifugal, dosing, and submersible pumps.
• Skilled in the upkeep and repair of mechanical agitators and associated industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting technical drawings, including exploded views and assembly diagrams.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of current and pending utilities standards, regulations, and federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.

Benefits

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!