Wastewater Operator

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. • Town of Bethlehem, NY

23h • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe operation of the Wastewater Treatment plant, wastewater discharge, monitoring, and compliance. Performs routine checks of water and wastewater facilities. This is a continuous 24x7 rotating shift position, and includes working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, High School Job Readiness Certification, or equivalent educational diploma
• Two years work experience (Manufacturing a plus) or Associates degree or technical degree
• Ability to obtain a NYSDEC 2A license.
• High safety and environmental awareness
• Work well within an inclusive team environment.
• Ability to communicate with team and other individuals.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates the desire to learn and develop.
• Intermediate level skills in problem solving, trouble shooting, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work a 24x7 rotating shift schedule during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of site chemical operations
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment system design and operation
• NYSDEC 2A license

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all aspects of wastewater treatment plant, including physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment processes.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, and ensure other plant equipment is in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Manipulation of controls (operate a computer-controlled system while observing production processes); and observe, correct, and record instrument readings.
• Collect samples and perform analytical testing and/or use of laboratory instruments relating to temperature, pressure, volume, and/or weight. Analyze readings.
• Lift materials, connect line/tank hook-ups; conduct area housekeeping, operate a forklift, and clean equipment are also regularly occurring duties.
• Operators are also responsible to follow applicable work processes.
• Complete the job specific training certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED