wastewater "d" operator

essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Operates to the best possible standards providing uninterrupted operation.
• Monitors wastewater pretreatment systems, ancillary equipment and the chemical composition of the influent, effluent and internal process streams; makes necessary adjustments to ensure operation is within established guidelines.
• Responds to unscheduled equipment or process failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications on all systems including belt press, blowers, pumps, valves and piping.
• Collects and analyzes raw waste, performs chemical and physical analysis. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the composition of the influent, effluent and internal process streams. Preforms sampling requirements for storm water.
• Maintains cleanliness of wastewater plant.
• Ensures efficient and economical operation of wastewater treatment equipment.
• Completes maintenance records; maintains operating logbooks and databases as required.
• Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies and consumables.
• Advises the HR Manager of the status of wastewater pretreatment equipment and systems.
• Works a 2nd shift or rotating shift when required.
• Performs duties in support of other Environmental programs.
• Complies with all Health & Safety requirements and goals.
• Performs other duties as required.

qualifications and requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• South Carolina class “D” certification required.
• Experience working in a physical/chemical/wastewater pretreatment plant required.
• General computer skills with ability to respond to company emails in a timely manner.

desired skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing and able to lift/move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
• Ability to communicate effectively between employees to plant management.
• High attention to detail and escalate errors to management when needed.

physical requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Possess the ability to twist and bend frequently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.