Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Maintenance) - Day Shift

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician operates and maintains equipment and machinery associated with the wastewater treatment facility, including DAFs, UF skids, dewatering skids, chemical skids, overwatch pumps, transfer pumps, and laboratory equipment. The role performs routine wastewater process monitoring and laboratory analyses, completes maintenance work, and documents treatment processes through a computer-based management system. The technician supports equipment improvements, continuous improvement and SS projects, safety initiatives, environmental and regulatory compliance, and utilities and facilities operations. The position begins with a Monday–Friday schedule for approximately the first month, then moves to a 12-hour 2-2-3 shift schedule. Day-shift and night-shift positions are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Waste/Wastewater Operator’s License specific to state and site requirements.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Ability to work with supervision and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Willingness to travel for periodic technical training.
Ability to frequently lift 50–60 pounds, load, unload, and move WWTP equipment, access confined spaces, and walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Industrial wastewater experience desired.
Experience in a food/beverage or other FDS/USDA-regulated environment preferred.
Experience with CMMS and BMS systems preferred.
Certifications in areas of responsibility highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform daily equipment checks and preventative and corrective maintenance.
Conduct routine wastewater-process testing and monitoring and laboratory analyses.
Perform and document treatment processes for WWTP facility equipment and chemicals in a 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 SS projects for the WWTP.
Maintain safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements for the WWTP.
Work effectively with vendors and manage multiple tasks while solving problems.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to capture 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 WWTP systems.
Follow established company policies and the Employee Handbook.