Lead Operator, Wastewater Treatment Plant (Rotational Shift)

Baxter International Inc. • Guayama, PR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Starts-up, operates and controls all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant. Makes analytical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operations of equipment according to present standards and/or operating conditions. Carries out related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Takes reading from domestic water transferred to PRASA and make corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Reports deviations to his/her supervisor and Lead Operators/Lead Technicians. Clean units and reports changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operates steam strippers and make changes according to lab results and operations needs. Clean filter presses, checks for damaged filter bags and, unload salts into drums and dumpster as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned area. If required, calculate for flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA. Maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner. Generates work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Does his/her work under a minimum of supervision. Spend all his/her time in working areas. Assist in the preparation of waste shipments. Have control over the operation of the Environmental area for functional qualifications. Coordinate with shift mechanics the preparation and follow up of work orders. Inform supervisor of recurring problems. Responsible for all shift activities, coordinate with operations supervisor and with the incoming shift group leader for accurate transfer of information. Coordinate and follow up on special tests. Work must be done to keep all parameters as consistent as possible. Adherence to plant Safety, Environmental, and GMP regulations. Must be able to work without supervision and in rotating shits. Responsible for making decisions within the job. If a major decision is needed affecting the process, the Environmental Operations Manager will be contacted. Reports spills or abnormal situations in the facility pertaining to environmental regulations. Must be organized and take notes of all work performed for record. Must handle spills, leaks, and unpredictable situations, as failures of equipment.

Requirements

• Must have mathematical knowledge to perform calculations involving ratios, multiplications and divisions.
• Must have some mechanical skills.
• Must be able to work on rotating shifts.
• Read Piping and Instrument Diagram (P & ID) and understand process flow diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of EPA, EQB, and OSHA regulations
• Must be able to work without supervision and in rotating shits.
• Must be organized and take notes of all work performed for record.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Starts-up, operates and controls all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant.
• Makes analytical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operations of equipment according to present standards and/or operating conditions.
• Carries out related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork.
• Takes reading from domestic water transferred to PRASA and make corrections on those parameters deviating from set points.
• Reports deviations to his/her supervisor and Lead Operators/Lead Technicians.
• Clean units and reports changes on water characteristics for proper corrections.
• Add chemicals as required.
• Operates steam strippers and make changes according to lab results and operations needs.
• Clean filter presses, checks for damaged filter bags and, unload salts into drums and dumpster as required.
• Identify drums and place them in assigned area.
• Calculate for flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA.
• Maintains working areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Generates work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines.
• Assist in the preparation of waste shipments.
• Have control over the operation of the Environmental area for functional qualifications.
• Coordinate with shift mechanics the preparation and follow up of work orders.
• Inform supervisor of recurring problems.
• Responsible for all shift activities, coordinate with operations supervisor and with the incoming shift group leader for accurate transfer of information.
• Coordinate and follow up on special tests.
• Work must be done to keep all parameters as consistent as possible.
• Adherence to plant Safety, Environmental, and GMP regulations.
• Responsible for making decisions within the job.
• Reports spills or abnormal situations in the facility pertaining to environmental regulations.
• Must be organized and take notes of all work performed for record.
• Must handle spills, leaks, and unpredictable situations, as failures of equipment.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• paid holidays
• paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• family and medical leaves of absence
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees