Waste Water Treatment Operator

Job Description

The role of the Waste Treatment Plant Operator is to operate and maintain a consistent working environment in the waste treatment plant. Responsibilities will include the daily operation and monitoring of our waste treatment plant. All work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Finishing Manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved

The Waste Treatment Plant Operator will also perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and sludge management

Essential functions (What)

Work with and around various chemical treatment processes, including but not limited to the following: i.e., chromate conversion coating, vacuum impregnation, anodize, and passivation

Responsible for accuracy of own work

Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required

Fill out required regulated paperwork and required documentation

Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all of their components.

Conduct the necessary weekly checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.

Work Requirements Be able to perform and document various tests required by State and Federal agencies for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.

Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety.

Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations.

Have a working knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant.

Understanding of basic chemistry and the ability to perform analytical titrations

Complete all required training

Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/behaviors (How)

Capable of maintaining consistent quality standards

Produce product within acceptable time allocated per operation

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to maintain a clean and safe work area

Good organizational skills

Attentive to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Wear protective equipment as required

Good eye-to-hand coordination

Basic computer skills

Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player

Working knowledge of Employee Handbook

Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)

Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player

Problem solving abilities

Understand and follow safety requirements

Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris (5S)

Work environment

· Noise level variance

· Chemical environment

· Chemical odor

· Wet Environment

Physical demands

· Lifting

· Carrying

· Fast Paced

· Standing for long periods

Travel required

No

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Min. 2 yrs. experience with chromate and chemicals, anodize, passivate, impregnation

Basic knowledge of hazardous materials handling

Proper chemical safety and handling

Tolerance to a periodically, slightly corrosive environment

Physical tolerance to metal oxides and hydroxides