Wastewater Specialist A (M-F)

HP Hood•Winchester, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

HP Hood is seeking a self-driven Wastewater Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, maintaining compliance with permit standards, and contributing to the company's commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. The company culture emphasizes employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness, offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. HP Hood is a long-standing food and beverage manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands.

Requirements

Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
Ability to work well with people.
Communication skills are a must.
Multi-tasked Individual.
Ability to work independently.
3 years WWTP operations experience.
Prior permit reporting experience.
WWTP operator license/certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate water and wastewater stream characteristics and communicate observations verbally and in writing.
Monitor and evaluate the treatment process, understanding the chemical and biological sciences involved.
Collect samples, perform laboratory analyses, and interpret results.
Maintain detailed logs and records of system performance, testing results, and rounds.
Ensure effective and efficient water and wastewater plant performance and compliance with WWTP permit standards.
Respond to trends that threaten permit standards.
Perform required state/local permit reporting.
Regulate the flow of wastewater through the plant by controlling equipment and monitoring meters and gauges.
Perform timely routine maintenance on plant equipment components and schedule/perform service according to preventive maintenance schedules.
Operate a variety of tools and equipment, and perform general plant cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Establish and maintain working relationships with external agencies.
Perform periodic rounds of the main facility, focusing on drain systems and water flows.
Continuously improve the operation of the facility.
Assist in finding and implementing water savings and chemical reduction measures.
Maintain WWTP knowledge by attending company-offered training.
Perform various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.
Perform assigned duties in assigned areas of responsibility with minimal supervision and following "GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES".
Attend meetings as required.
Maintain records and logs as required.