The Waste Water Treatment Technician oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.
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Take periodic samples and perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system and determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.
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Maintain the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.
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Read and record meter and gauge readings.
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Maintain plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry and chemical inventories.
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In accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, collect and submit all required effluent sampled to a certified laboratory.
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Ensure timely reporting to local authorities and facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
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Performs ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
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Process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.
Education and Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED.
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Two to five years working with municipal and/or industrial wastewater (preferred).
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Valid Wastewater Certification is a plus
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Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License
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Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
Competencies and Skills:
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Operate and maintain pumps, motors and equipment.
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Read meters and gauges and other recording instruments.
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Maintain operating records.
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Use Microsoft Excel (including data entry, basic math formulas and formatting).
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Make mathematical computations.
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Read and comprehend written materials.
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Learn technical and specialized processes pertinent to wastewater treatment plant work, including required laboratory analysis
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Use common hand tools.
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Work independently and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Work with others.
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Chemical safety practices.
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Practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pretreatment systems.
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Sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control.
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Hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery.
Physical Demands:
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Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
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Regularly climb stairs and ladders.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
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Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
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Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
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Occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
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Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes.
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Moderate noise levels typical of industrial environments.
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PPE will be provided and must be worn when exposed to hazardous conditions including chemicals, airborne particles, and mechanical risks.
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Compliance with all safety protocols and PPE usage is mandatory to ensure personal and team safety.
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER
NOTE: This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.
