Wastewater Operator

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports: None

Responsibility or Job/Duty Description

• Candidate must be able to troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, treatment systems, generators, and related support systems. Types of equipment and systems experience may include lift stations, pumps, valves, switch gear, motors, air compressors, sensors and telemetry equipment, ultraviolet light disinfection equipment, solids centrifuge equipment, flow meters, chemical feed systems, overhead cranes, generators and related equipment.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of process utilities equipment. Operate and interpret results for pH, dissolved oxygen, analytical equipment, sampling instruments, and flow instruments to the degree required by Dekalb County permit and policy.
• Walk thru plant to visually inspect tanks, blowers, chemical feed system, aeration tanks, digester, EQ and clarifier. Documenting and report any problems or issues found.
• Process Control testing. Settle ability, suspended solids test, DO aeration tank, DO in Digester, OH in aeration tank, Digester and EQ tank(to check pH monitoring probe). Record all test results.
• Cleaning EQ pH probe and calibrate.
• Weekly and monthly compliance testing performed.

Other important or Critical Day to Day duties or Responsibilities

• Prioritize work load in a systematic fashion
• Customer service orientation, perform well in a team environment
• Work cleanly and well organized
• Responsible for tool and parts inventories
• Champion capital and continuous process improvement projects
• Document work for accountability and audit conformance
• Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and openly exchange information
• Extremely diligent in timely follow up of assigned tasks
• Communication with peers, customers and management is key to success
• Organized at all times, working in a clean environment
• Other duties as assigned

Staff/Non-Staff Interaction

• Internal – Production Staff, mentor current Maintenance Personnel
• External – Chemical, Wastewater Treatment and Mechanical Contractors

Minimum Education and Related Experience Requirements

• Vocational/technical training and State of Georgia certification (Class 1 or 2) as Wastewater Treatment Operator.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on wastewater treatment experience
• The ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, treatment systems, generators and related support systems.
• Wastewater treatment experience at an industrial food manufacturing facility a plus.

Minimum Language Requirements

• Must be able to speak and write English proficiently, additional language skills preferred

Minimum Admin Skills

• E-mail proficiency, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, math and writing skills proficiency a plus

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on and around equipment and lift 50 pounds occasionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have wastewater treatment experience in a food manufacturing environment? If yes, please list responsibilities.
• Are you currently certified by the State of Georgia as a Wastewater Treatment Operator? If yes, which Class level?
• Have you been certified in the State of Georgia as a wastewater specific Plant Maintenance Technologist (MT)? If yes, which level?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• wastewater treatment: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person