Operator - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Maintenance)

FreshPet•Ennis, TX

About The Position

The Operator - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Maintenance) operates and maintains equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment facility. The role performs daily equipment checks, preventive and corrective maintenance, routine process monitoring and testing, and laboratory analyses. It documents treatment processes, equipment, and chemical use through a computer-based management system. The operator helps implement equipment, technologies, and practices that improve infrastructure reliability and sustainability and reduce operating costs. The position supports continuous improvement and 5S projects, utilities and facilities, safety initiatives, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements. It also works with vendors and outside service providers, uses computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and provides hands-on peer-to-peer training on wastewater treatment systems. This is a night-shift role.

Requirements

Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator.
Ability to read general layout drawings, equipment parts lists, and other technical documentation.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Ability to work well with supervision and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Willingness to travel for periodic technical training.
Ability to frequently lift 50–60 pounds and load, unload, and move equipment related to WWTP operations.
Ability to access confined spaces and walk and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, and work effectively with vendors.

Nice To Haves

Industrial wastewater experience.
Experience in a food, beverage, or other FDA/USDA-regulated environment.
Experience with CMMS and BMS systems.
Waste or wastewater operator’s license specific to state and site requirements; certifications in areas of responsibility are highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wastewater treatment facility equipment and machinery, including FOG Buster, DAFs, UF skids, dewatering skids, MBBR, chemical skids, and laboratory equipment.
Perform daily equipment checks and preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
Conduct routine testing and monitoring of wastewater processes and laboratory analyses.
Perform and document treatment processes, equipment, and chemical use through the WWTP computer-based management system.
Assist with implementing equipment, technologies, and practices to improve infrastructure reliability and sustainability and reduce operational costs.
Support continuous improvement and 5S projects for the WWTP.
Maintain safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Work effectively with vendors and ensure outside service providers comply with site safety programs.
Use CMMS to record preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, and work requests.
Support utilities, facilities, and safety initiatives, including the behavioral-based safety observation program.
Provide hands-on peer-to-peer training on WWTP systems.
Follow company policies and the Employee Handbook.