Wastewater Operator IV

Amentum•Ankeny, IA

4d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Wastewater Operator IV to join our Facilities Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA. This position will primarily perform monitoring, adjustment, and cleaning of process treatment equipment, lab testing of waste streams, general maintenance, safe handling and transfer of chemicals and waste streams, and general housekeeping. The role involves operating and maintaining an industrial wastewater treatment plant, following documented procedures, participating in audits, cleaning filters, running presses, monitoring alarms and diagnostics, managing chemical levels, cleaning oil drums, and operating a drum crushing machine. The operator will work closely with maintenance personnel to ensure the pre-treatment system is well-maintained and follow procedures for cleaning, equipment use, maintenance, calibration, and chemical handling. Responsibilities also include collecting samples, conducting in-plant tests and operational control tests, performing calculations, recording data, and conducting in-plant maintenance such as cleaning, servicing, lubricating, and repairing equipment. The role requires analyzing and resolving work problems, understanding and enforcing company policies and safety regulations, and demonstrating attention to detail, comprehensive and analytical skills, and organizational skills. The operator must maintain a strict schedule while demonstrating flexibility and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Four years of experience as a Wastewater Treatment Operator in water/wastewater treatment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualified applicants offered a position must be able to obtain site specific security access including all applicable background checks.
Qualified applicants must pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Requires a valid Driver’s License.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
Wear steel toe/Metatarsal safety footwear, safety glasses, gloves, bump/hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Nice To Haves

This position may require overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains industrial wastewater Treatment Plant.
Follow wastewater treatment manual/SoP activities as documented.
Participate in internal audits and inspections as required.
Clean out filters when necessary.
Run the press when necessary.
Monitor alarms, data dashboard and other diagnostics to ensure the system is running properly and take action to correct inconsistencies when necessary.
Monitor chemical levels in the chemical holding room.
Clean out used oil drums and operate the drum crushing machine.
Work closely with maintenance personnel to ensure the wastewater pre-treatment system is well maintained.
Follows procedures regarding cleaning, equipment uses, maintenance, calibration, and safe handling of chemicals.
Collects samples and conducts the in-plant tests necessary to control and monitor treatment facility processes and operation.
Performs in-plant operational control tests and process calculations, using various analytical instruments and mathematical calculations.
Records in-plant test results, various meter readings, gauge reading, flow quantities and other technical data.
Performs in-plant maintenance according to the schedules and procedures established for the facilities to which assigned. This includes cleaning, servicing, lubricating, and repairing pumps, chemical feed equipment, electrical/ mechanical devices regularly found in water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
Demonstrate attention to detail, good comprehensive and analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills.
Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.