Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Maintenance) - Day Shift

FreshPet•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician operates and maintains equipment and machinery at the wastewater treatment facility, including DAFs, UF skids, dewatering and chemical skids, overwatch and transfer pumps, and laboratory equipment. The role performs routine process monitoring and laboratory analyses, maintains treatment equipment, and documents treatment processes and maintenance activities through computer-based management systems. The position also supports utilities and facilities, continuous improvement, safety, regulatory compliance, and training on wastewater treatment systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday for approximately the first month, then transitions to a 12-hour 2-2-3 shift schedule. The posting indicates that both day-shift and night-shift positions are available. The technician must be able to travel periodically for technical training and perform physical tasks including lifting 50–60 pounds, moving equipment, entering confined spaces, and walking and climbing stairs and ladders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Waste/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site requirements.
Ability to perform basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Ability to work well with supervision and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Ability to frequently lift 50–60 pounds and load, unload, and move equipment related to wastewater treatment plant operations.
Ability to access confined spaces, walk, and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Industrial wastewater experience.
Experience in a food/beverage or other FDS/USDA-regulated environment.
Experience with CMMS and BMS systems.
Certifications in areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Perform daily checks and preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
Conduct routine testing and monitoring of wastewater processes and laboratory analyses.
Perform and document treatment processes for facility equipment and chemicals through a computer-based management system.
Assist with implementing equipment, technologies, and practices to improve infrastructure reliability and sustainability and reduce operating costs.
Support continuous improvement and SS projects for the wastewater treatment plant.
Ensure safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements for the wastewater treatment plant.
Work effectively with vendors while multitasking and solving problems.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to record preventative maintenance tasks, work orders, and work requests.
Work with and support utilities and facilities.
Support safety initiatives and the behavioral-based safety observation program.
Ensure outside service providers comply with site safety programs.
Provide firsthand peer-to-peer training on wastewater treatment plant systems.
Follow established company policies and the Employee Handbook.
Travel periodically for technical training.