Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Waste water Treatment system operator 1st and 2nd shifts

UniMetal does not make anything!

What we do is finish what our customer’s start.

Be part of an exciting company with over 70 years of industry experience and ISO 9001-2015 certification! Consider UniMetal for your next career. We offer different grades of positions which will help you navigate a career path with UniMetal.

UniMetal has a gold level of standard for quality and a united team of thinkers which enables us to pursue the highest standard of quality and continually improve our process and work environment to ensure a profitable organization capable of delivering quality products at committed cost and time.

UniMetal prides itself as an equal opportunity employer with a culture of respect, diversification and inclusion.

UniMetal seeks individuals who demonstrate our core values of:

Pride

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Accountability

Teamwork

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GOLDEN CAREER OPPORTUNITY for a qualified candidate!

UniMetal has invested in a state of the art closed loop zero liquid discharge wastewater treatment system for our metal finishing business.

To support the operation of this brand new system, we are seeking an individual with the enthusiasm for a career with UniMetal and to be part of this exciting opportunity from the installation to operation!

Job Title: ZLD Wastewater treatment system operator

Location: Thomaston

Salary range: $25 to $50 hour depending on experience

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK:

2ND SHIFT 2:30 PM - 11:00PM OR 3RD SHIFT 11 PM - 7:30AM

INCLUDING SOME WEEKENDS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to support the company’s needs by providing operational support to the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) wastewater treatment system. The ZLD Operator will be responsible to Inspect, maintain and control process equipment and perform mechanical minor maintenance throughout the treatment plant.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

· Regular attendance in accordance with Attendance Policy

· Attend and complete all mandatory trainings by necessary completion date

· Perform all job functions in compliance with Code of Conduct Policy

· Demonstrates all Company Core Values

· Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures

· Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions.

· Performs spot and field tests to determine if treatment equipment is operating properly.

· Ensure that the facility operates within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and always produces high quality product.

· Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed.

· Operational experience of site-specific equipment preferred, including: EQ Tank, pH adjust, Lamella, Hex Chromium treatment, Sludge Press

· Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities

· Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, and use of SCADA type of software

· Understand water balance in an array of location and different flow rates.

· Operational experience of site-specific equipment preferred, including: EQ Tank, pH adjust, Lamella, MMF, DI exchange, Hex Chromium treatment, Sludge Press

· Collects composite and grab samples of wastewater treatment processes and discharge effluent.

· Trouble shoot mass flow issues, system, probes, pumps, etc.

· Able to use water chemistry measurement equipment, perform calibrations and basic testing of them.

· Starts and stops pumps, motors, and air compressors to control flow of wastewater through pH adjustments, settling, and sludge dewatering processes.

· Be able to do detailed logs and document all applicable activities for government review.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Perform all other duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate college degree in related field preferred
• Awareness and fundamentals related to Self-Contained Automated Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in SCADA type software, process operator in wastewater, steam, or other process operation or equivalent.

· Strong mechanical aptitude

Demonstrated Skills/Knowledge/Ability in:

· Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and deviation in the plant operation and display proper judgment in responding to them.

· Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, instruction sheets, technical data, and drawings in English

· Understanding of occupational hazards connected with chemistry and plant practices with emphasis on safety and compliant work.

· Keeps daily inventory of treatment chemicals and monthly inventory to ensure continuous plant operation.

· Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, weekends, able to respond to on-call and “emergency call-ins”.

· Communication skills both verbal and written

· Ability to operate a computer and assortment of touch screens

· Ability to perform basic math

Driving Required NO

Medical - Employment physical, HPE, Audiogram, drug testing required - Upon Hire

ADA COMPLIANCE

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Talking, Hearing, Seeing Sitting, Standing, Walking, Kneeling, Crouching, Pushing, and Pulling.

· The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out.

· The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

· The work environment has a variety of physical conditions stairs, ladders, working on uneven surfaces, being in proximity to chemical baths, electrical current, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat.

· The workers will periodically be in tanks, pits, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

UniMetal offers many competitive benefits such as:

Competitive wages

401K program with a company contribution

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance – company paid and voluntary options

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Uniform Allowance, Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glass programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee of the Month

Bonus programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Thomaston, CT 06787 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $50