Lead Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician

Woodard & Curran • Wright City, MO

4d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Facility Lead O&M Technician regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility as directed by the Plant Manager and Environmental Compliance Manager. This position will be located at the Wright City WWTF, which utilizes a highly automated, 4-stage Bardenpho (w/Side stream Treatment) Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the wastewater field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Missouri Driver's License required.
• Must possess at least a valid State of Missouri Class “D” or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license, “B” preferred.
• Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Wastewater Plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/Perform monitoring of wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control the operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Oversee/ensure Woodard & Curran safety procedures are followed in accordance with best practices.
• Oversee operators/technicians in the operation, maintenance, and control of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Oversee and utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Oversee or perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitor and evaluate the operations of the wastewater treatment facility and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
• Lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations.
• Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
• Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
• Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, temperature, solids concentration, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
• Oversee and collaborate with operators/technicians on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent wastewater treatment, plant integrity, and safety.
• Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
• Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulatory standards when a manager is not onsite.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Work around high voltage and rotating equipment.
• May assist Federal, State, and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

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