Wastewater ,Technician I, Maintenance (35030)

About the role

This is a skilled Industrial Wastewater Operator position that oversees the daily operation and maintenance of a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system which contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts. Preventive Maintenance (PM) and all necessary tasks to maintain the facility are part of this position duties and responsibilities. Reports to plant engineer or designated maintenance supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily functions of the wastewater facility – including operational procedures and logistics, data collection, assigned tasks, process control, and assessing facility needs.
• Routinely communicate and work closely with Maintenance and Environmental Compliance management teams to ensure facility is functioning properly and reporting issues that may bring facility out of compliance.
• Build good working relationships with the city, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provide information (monitoring and testing data) and help direct Engineers, vendors, and contractors on projects.
• Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.
• Collect periodic samples, perform, and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system to determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.
• Maintain the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.
• Read and record meter, chart recorders, and gauge readings.
• Maintain plant records including - operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry (KPI reports) and chemical inventories.
• Responsible for data collection and data entry supporting DMR in a timely manner.
• In accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, collect and submit all required effluent sampled to a certified laboratory.
• Ensure timely reporting to local authorities and management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
• Perform ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assist in completing monthly safety deliverables – safety huddles, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and currently not enrolled in high school.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Knowledge of chemical safety practices.
• Knowledge of general math and basic algebra skills.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of industrial wastewater pretreatment systems, specifically monitoring and responding to data to adjust system operations.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.
• Knowledge of servicing requirements of moving machinery.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery.
• Knowledge of process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.
• Ability to operate and maintain pumps, motors, and equipment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (including data entry, basic math formulas, formatting, basic charts and graphs).
• Ability to provide reports and communicate updates to management regarding facility operations, efficiencies, and projective trends for planning purposes.
• Ability to read meters, chart recorders, gauges, and other recording instruments.
• Ability to maintain operating records.
• Ability to operate a computer-based interface for controlling mechanical processes.
• Ability to make mathematical computations, read, and comprehend other written materials.
• Ability to perform technical and specialized processes pertinent to wastewater treatment plant work, including required laboratory analysis, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with maintenance team and contractors to perform repairs and installations.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Ability to work independently yet be able to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to work in wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.

Qualifications

• Three to five years working with municipal and/or industrial wastewater.