Georgia Certified Wastewater Plant Operator II

Description

• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• 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 lab tests applicable to permit testing and related reports per procedure.
• Will be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Samples wastewater, sludge, and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.

Requirements

• Georgia Class III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA, and Quality Training.
• Experience in a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) wastewater plant preferred.
• Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• Must have the ability to diagnose process problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Associate's degree in a science or technical area preferred.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Tends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate wastewater by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in facility which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math equations.
• Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must read, write, and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions).
• Must follow established operational, process control, safety, and emergency response procedures.
• Spends 100% of time in an operations environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Benefits

• Work Schedule requires 4-hours OT every pay period and from time to time there is a need/voluntarily to cover vacation or sick for other operators.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance