What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Operator position at Temple Engineering, Inc?
Overview
THIS IS A PART TME POSITION. Join our dynamic team as a Wastewater Treatment Operator and play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of our wastewater treatment facilities. In this position, you'll operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment systems to ensure they meet regulatory standards and operate at peak performance.
This job requires reliable transportation.
Duties
- Operate and control wastewater treatment plant equipment, including pumps, valves, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), to ensure optimal plant performance.
- Monitor water quality parameters through data collection and analysis to maintain environmental compliance standards.
- Conduct routine inspections of wastewater systems, mechanical components, and water treatment equipment to identify issues early.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments on industrial pumps, water treatment machinery, and heavy equipment to minimize downtime.
- Maintain detailed logs of plant operations, equipment status, chemical usage, and maintenance activities for regulatory reporting.
- Assist with the calibration of distributed control systems (DCS) and other automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in wastewater treatment plants or water utility systems with a solid understanding of wastewater processes.
- Mechanical knowledge related to pump operation, industrial pump maintenance and repair, and water treatment equipment operation.
- Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and automation controls used in water treatment facilities.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations for chemical dosing, flow rates, and data analysis related to water quality monitoring.
- Strong safety awareness with experience using personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
- Physical ability for heavy lifting, heavy equipment operation, and performing routine maintenance tasks in an industrial setting.
- Excellent analysis skills for troubleshooting system issues and ensuring environmental compliance standards are met.
- Knowledge of water systems management including water utility distribution and environmental regulations is preferred.
Join us in making a difference by ensuring clean water supply through dedicated operational excellence!
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26