Waste Water Operator A

Seaboard Corporation•Sioux City, IA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Water Operator must have knowledge of piping and valves, and be able to start, stop, and direct the flow of all pumps in the Waste Water Treatment System. The role involves operating three waste treatment clarifiers, mixing polymers for water treatment, and operating a skid steer loader/power industrial truck for material movement and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of industrial refrigeration and air compressors.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management.
Knowledge of permit procedures/authorization.
Ability to multitask and work across multiple shifts and weekends.
Ability to work with little supervision.
High school diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Six (6) months experience in a fresh pork processing facility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively communicate with USDA, production and management personnel.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule form.
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry.
Ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

Responsibilities

Starting, stopping, and regulating electric motors, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, bar screens, grinders, grit collectors, air compressors, chlorinators, washers, grease skimmers, gas burners, rotary screens, conveyors, and related equipment.
Monitor and operate lagoon and biogas equipment.
Perform routine maintenance duties such as lubricating equipment and changing belts; carry out operating orders in the plant or unit of the plant to which assigned.
Read meters, gauges, and other control and measuring devices; maintain a shift log of unit operations to include records of meter and gauge readings and reports relative to mechanical repairs and plant operations.
Operate systems manually or by remote control and operating mechanical equipment which regulates the flow and treatment of sewage and sludge.
Respond to emergency call situations and perform standby duty for emergency response on weekends and holidays according to a predetermined schedule.
Make process control adjustments to keep effluent water in compliance with waste water discharge permit; keep General Supervisor informed of all process control adjustments.
Oversee the operation of the DAF system for optimum performance.
Regulate polymer dosage for removal of solids from the wastewater.
Mix batches of polymer when needed.
Initiate repairs by maintenance personnel when needed.
Dump hopper used to collect material removed by the rotary drum system.
Transfer sludge from one storage tank to another for transferring to Rendering.
Monitor wastewater levels in the surge tank and aeration tank, and make any necessary adjustments in flow rates to maintain appropriate levels.
Periodically check the performance of the non-grease bearing wet well to insure the automatic pumping system operates properly and that the basin does not overflow causing production and environmental issues.
Adhere to all pertinent safety policies and procedures as required and follow good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and safe work environment.