Job Title:  Wastewater Operator

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Waste-Water Treatment Operator

Summary:

The candidate in this classification will perform semi-skilled and skilled physical labor in support of the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment system. They operate equipment and perform functions with a minimum of supervision within project guidelines established by the lead worker or foreman. Work is reviewed while in progress or when completed.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and perform daily checks of wastewater treatment processes and troubleshoots as needed for proper operation.
• Monitor and maintain chemical tanks for reagents and floc additions.
• Collect samples and perform daily checks of metal from the effluent.
• Verify pH of effluent daily and notify plating lead/Production Supervisor of any excursions.
• Standardize pit (pH) probes weekly, document results.
• Maintain pH chart recorder for final discharge.
• Organize and schedule 3rd party monitoring to satisfy local MSD permit requirements.
• Work with Plating Supervisor/Lead, or Process Engineer to help identify and resolve problems in the department with respect to the “wet” process solutions.
• Organize and run tests as outlined by Production Supervisor, or Process Engineer to improve processes, troubleshoot processes, or to introduce new processes.
• Control the storage of all Hazardous Waste.
• Schedule, and contact 3rd party vendors to remove and dispose of all waste for the site. 
• Treat and dispose of chemical waste for the department.
• Maintain all required records.
• Handle E-Waste and Universal Waste.
• Daily checks of all aspects of DI water system to ensure system operates smoothly.
• Monitor water holding tanks all shift.
• Perform daily checks of specific gravity of water.
• Response immediately to any problem of the system.
• Perform preventative maintenance of WWT system.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of pumps and pump motors
• Shall be part of the emergency response team.
• 2-4 years experience as a Chemical Operator, chemical handling, or waste treatment operator.
• Able to read, calibrate, replace charts, and perform routine maintenance on utility system meters.
• Should be familiar with hazardous waste.
• A basic understanding of RCRA, hazardous waste, and HAZWOPER is a plus.