Wastewater Operator SS (C Shift)

Work at Simmons•Gentry, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the proper amount of chemicals are added to water discharge to comply with local, state and federal guidelines. The Wastewater Operator applies the correct chemicals in the amounts to the water, making chemical feed or air adjustments as needed based on test results and evaluation done daily. This role performs tests for biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, oil, grease, and the pH level. The operator takes water samples on a regular basis to compare with the standard and ships them to the appropriate testing facility as required. This position also completes weekly cleaning of the system and orders chemicals as needed. The Wastewater Operator participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and accepting responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues. The operator is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Wastewater Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain wastewater license as per state requirements
Must have computer skills
Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team

Nice To Haves

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Responsibilities

Applies the correct chemicals in the amounts to the water; makes a chemical feed or air adjustment as needed based on test results and evaluation done daily.
Performs tests for biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, oil, grease, and the pH level.
Takes water samples on a regular basis to compare with what the standard is and ships it to the appropriate testing facility as required.
Completes weekly cleaning of the system; orders chemicals as needed.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.