Wastewater Lead - Mon - Fri (07:00am - 3:30pm)

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The WRRF Technician Lead will lead a team of technicians performing operations, preventative, and predictive maintenance on all Wastewater Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, and Tertiary Treatment. They will monitor and operate all associated equipment such as pumps, air compressors, chemical dosing systems, EQ Tanks, boiler units, anaerobic system, aerobic systems, SAF’s, Ultra Filtration, RO water purification processes, and Laboratory. Also, assists with Employee Participation Guidelines of the future NPDES Program for the operating facility.

Requirements

Identify root cause, implement corrective actions and preventive/predictive actions
Strong communication skills resulting in positive rapport with teams to drive initiating, promoting, and maintaining collaboration
5-7 years of experience working in a wastewater plant is preferred
Possess a strong dedication to team dynamics and give expertise to follow leadership's directives as needed
Ability to read & write the English language
Maintain and understand basic electrical safety, PPE requirements, and chemical properties, safety, & health hazards, and functions of safety systems
Process Safety Management Overview
Normal Operating Parameters & Deviation Response
SOP/SMP awareness including the requirement to follow written procedures
SOP The System Walkthrough Procedure
Obtain class 3 & 4 Wastewater Treatment licensing

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Process Safety Management System and regulations, boiler and UASB system, and compressed air systems

Responsibilities

Train others on all aspects of pumps, air compressors, chemical dosing systems, EQ Tanks, boiler unit, anaerobic system, aerobic systems, SAF’s, Ultra Filtration, RO water purification processes, and Laboratory
Use knowledge from prior experience to give guidance and advice on problems
Lead in complex work projects across multiple fields with a high degree of interaction between other departments
Collaborate with other company staff including quality, engineers, and project managers
Pro-actively contribute technical input
Guide teams and management on applications
Mentors the team to be innovative in techniques and processes that will advance the work of the team
Work directly with suppliers, vendors, and contractors
Mentors other team members in professional and ethical behavior
Maintains the relationship with various vendors and contractors
Leads the technical priorities for the team and takes responsibility of completing technical work
Maintains and directs wasting for managing the MLSS of the aeration tanks
Understands and follows safe practices for all chemical dosing, storage, and correct uses.
Install, repair, tear down and rebuild system components on all phases of primary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment.
Knowledgeable of all emergency drain plans for all phases of treatment process
Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments
Understand component controls and overall controls of the system
Electrical trouble shooting skills on treatment systems
Test lines, components, and connections for leaks
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems
Adjust valves according to specifications and pressurize piping within the system in a safe manor
Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source
Perform mechanical overhauls
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe and tubing
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions
Use/update SOPs, drawing mark-ups and logbooks to communicate across shifts
Maintain SAFs and froth generators
Maintain and operate centrifuge and screw press dewatering equipment
Service WSAC and maintain correct chemical dosing and PMs
Evaluate all wastewater treatment processes from beginning of treatment to FE
Dismantle and repair any malfunctioning components associated with the UF systems and LAR panels including all other process monitoring devices
Take wastewater tests and maintain chemical levels in the wastewater systems and adjust as necessary

Benefits

medical, dental, vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year