Chemical Trtmnt Plant Tech 1

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. Equipment includes mixers, grinders, filter presses, dryers, filtering equipment, pumps, and filling machines. Performs quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identifies variations. Processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions and requires training in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. Specific to this position: This position operates under the direct supervision of the Treatment Plant Supervisor and the technical guidance of Senior Treatment Plant Technicians. Successful candidate will perform industrial wastewater treatment processes relying on established treatment plant operation procedures and environmental standards and regulations for guidance. Additional areas of responsibility include and are not limited to: Operate the Chemical Wastewater & Oily Wastewater Treatment facilities; ensuring the removal or reduction of heavy metals and/or other contaminants prior to discharge Monitors unit processes (equalization, chemical addition, filtration, etc.) and adjusts flow rates, chemical feedrates and other variables to properly treat wastewater handled by these facilities. Operate filter presses and other related equipment, as necessary Collects and analyzes wastewater samples, identifying chemical properties and contaminants to determine required treatment processes and/or evaluate plant operating performance Collects and records operational data from unit instrumentation and sample analysis, and prepares written records and reports as required Monitors operating conditions and notifies appropriate personnel when maintenance and repair work is needed Monitors chemical and equipment inventories Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and general housekeeping at facilities May coordinate the transportation, segregation and storage of industrial wastewater

Requirements

High School/GED and 0 years of additional education and/or experience
US Citizenship Required for this Position

Nice To Haves

Candidate will need to be able to enter tight spaces, climbing, kneeling, stooping and standing for extended periods of time
Operation is 24/7 - Should be able to work a variable work schedule including all shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays
Industrial Waste Water Treatment/Plant Operator/Technical Operations Control experience is highly desirable
Industrial Waste Water Treatment/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – minimum of 2 years of experience
Wastewater Works Operator License – Class 3 or higher
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

Operate the Chemical Wastewater & Oily Wastewater Treatment facilities; ensuring the removal or reduction of heavy metals and/or other contaminants prior to discharge
Monitors unit processes (equalization, chemical addition, filtration, etc.) and adjusts flow rates, chemical feedrates and other variables to properly treat wastewater handled by these facilities.
Operate filter presses and other related equipment, as necessary
Collects and analyzes wastewater samples, identifying chemical properties and contaminants to determine required treatment processes and/or evaluate plant operating performance
Collects and records operational data from unit instrumentation and sample analysis, and prepares written records and reports as required
Monitors operating conditions and notifies appropriate personnel when maintenance and repair work is needed
Monitors chemical and equipment inventories
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and general housekeeping at facilities
May coordinate the transportation, segregation and storage of industrial wastewater