Environmental Operator

Glanbia•St. Johns, MI

10d

About The Position

The Environmental Operator performs work involved in operating, maintaining, and analyzing the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in accordance with discharge requirements. The operator also performs other duties as directed by leadership. The position is in the Waste Water Treatment Plant department and reports to the Team Leader. The listed schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility required. The rate is $24.06 per hour or more, and travel is minimal (less than 10%).

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a C3A WWTP Operator License and DOT and RCRA Waste Manifests and Classification.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.

Responsibilities

Take accurate daily readings from flow meters and other analytical equipment and legibly log the data.
Collect daily samples, reset samplers, and accurately perform assigned laboratory analysis.
Enter test data into the computer and email the daily zones report promptly.
Assist the Team Leader with troubleshooting WWTP maintenance issues and report significant equipment issues that cannot be resolved.
Safely operate wastewater equipment and learn to operate new equipment when necessary.
Collect and analyze wastewater samples daily.
Inspect and maintain biogas equipment daily.
Manage day-to-day WWTP operations, including monitoring equipment and KPIs.
Monitor WWTP alarms and communicate them to management.
Assist with annual WWTP winterization.
Safely receive chemicals used in WWTP operations.
Learn and assist with other environmental requirements, including NPDS, RCRA, DOT, and building audits.
Comply with applicable food safety regulations and mandates, including Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.
Collect samples for outside-laboratory analysis and correctly complete their Chains of Custody.
Provide leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skills.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.