Waste Water Technician B-Shift

Triumph Foods, L.L.C.•St. Joseph, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for understanding and operating the Waste Water Treatment System, including managing the flow of all pumps, operating three waste treatment clarifiers, and mixing polymers for water treatment. The role also involves operating a skid steer loader/power industrial truck for material movement and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, the building, and surrounding areas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to work at Triumph Foods.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must communicate with USDA, production, and management personnel effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and learn and effectively use any other computer programs that are or will be made available.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma is preferred.

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.
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 operate 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 compliant with the wastewater discharge permit; keep the 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 the 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 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 ensure the automatic pumping system operates correctly and that the basin does not overflow, causing production and environmental issues.
Follow all pertinent safety policies and procedures as required and follow good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and safe work environment.