OAM Tech I

About the position

The position involves day-to-day monitoring and basic operations of plant and pump/booster stations, conducting routine lab tests, and performing basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities. The operator will manage equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, monitor operating conditions, and diagnose operational problems. Responsibilities include performing routine cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and minor repairs on various machines and equipment, collecting samples, conducting field tests, and preparing chemical solutions. The role also requires performing facility maintenance and repair tasks, estimating time and material costs for projects, and assisting in other areas as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and minor repair) on machines and related equipment.
• Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals, and/or gas samples according to schedule.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.
• Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies, and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting.
• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment, and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair tasks.
• Learns to estimate time and material costs for various projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with the ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Six months to two years experience in a related position preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate programs for process control.
• Ability to diagnose basic and routine process and mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Vocational training in mechanical systems.
• Experience with energy management systems.
• Forklift Certification if required by site.

Benefits

• Paid time-off policies.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.