Lead Operator

Description

• Assists in other areas of the plant as needed. May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.
• Prepares chemical solutions
• Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of waste.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, grounds and other work areas.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process or alter unit processes.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida regulations
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments under guidance of the supervisor or designee
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Frequent contact with plant operators and other personnel in order to understand issues.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Inspect equipment and identify operational problems; report suspecting malfunctions and variances to the supervisor or designee
• Models compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Frequent contact with equipment suppliers to obtain operations and maintenance instructions.
• Ensure safety standards are met.

Requirements

• Tends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, and chemical feed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Amount of time spent - Sitting 25%, Standing 25%, Walking 50% for as many as five miles per shift.
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. Will be required to use ladders or stairs.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Forklift training and site qualification.
• Minimum five years of experience working in an industrial related position and environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, disinfection equipment, sludge processing belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
• Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour on-call or respond to emergencies if required by site.
• Work toward a higher-level water treatment license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
• Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures.
• The employee must wear PPE including but not limited to safety-toed boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must adhere to specifications and production schedule.
• Typically holds an industrial wastewater treatment certification (Class K) in Illinois.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance