Wastewater Operator/Technician
The Wastewater Operator/Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment system. This role has primary responsibility for a 14-million-gallon anaerobic digester and supporting treatment processes, including aeration/activated sludge, anoxic treatment, clarifiers, and sludge handling.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the anaerobic digester and supporting wastewater treatment processes, including flows, tanks, pressure, levels, temperature, pH, mixing, and biogas systems.
- Monitor aeration/activated-sludge and anoxic treatment processes, clarifiers, and sludge-handling equipment to maintain effective treatment performance.
- Collect wastewater samples and perform laboratory testing; use process and laboratory data to identify trends and make appropriate operating adjustments.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and monitor pumps, motors, blowers, mixers, valves, piping, instrumentation, and other treatment equipment.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Identify equipment failures and process issues and coordinate with maintenance and electrical personnel when specialized repairs are required.
- Maintain accurate operating records and follow all environmental, chemical-handling, confined-space, LOTO, electrical, and plant safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in industrial wastewater operations preferred.
- Basic electrical experience, including familiarity with 480-volt systems.
- Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills.
- Ability to work safely around chemicals, industrial equipment, and wastewater treatment processes.
- Training will be provided on the complete wastewater treatment system.
You should be proficient in:
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
- Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)