DAF Operator (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek • Cambridge City, IN

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About The Position

The DAF Operator organizes and performs advanced servicing, repairs, troubleshooting, and overhauls of Tank Farm and Wastewater Treatment systems. Work must comply with federal, state, and local requirements; IIAR and RETA codes and standards; company rules; PSM/RMP policies; safe work practices; and RAGAGEP. The role also fulfills the duties and requirements of the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) job description.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of verifiable wastewater operation experience.
• Medical evaluation, physical examination, and pulmonary testing for hazardous-material purposes before employment and annually thereafter; periodic testing may also be required when business needs dictate.
• Possess skills to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Use critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Know machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Be able to wear an air-purifying respirator and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Be able to respond to emergency situations and perform various roles on the emergency response team.
• Be able to work at heights and in dangerous places where balance is poor, specifically on a roof.

Responsibilities

• Execute repairs and major overhauls of system components and associated equipment using original equipment manufacturer recommendations and specifications or other recognized good engineering practices.
• Understand electrical schematics, PLC control functions, and electrical distribution systems; troubleshoot root causes and determine appropriate repairs.
• Install and replace DAF system components and associated equipment in accordance with company guidelines.
• Analyze system data and trends to identify the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved maintenance procedures and safe work practices.
• Assist department management with supervising and documenting contractor activity and performance on or around process equipment.
• Plan resolutions to system deficiencies identified in tracking logs and maintain required supporting information and documentation.
• Provide mechanical and technical guidance to other operators to improve the department’s education, experience, and skills.
• Understand the operation and maintenance of DAF systems, lift stations, and associated equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED