Wastewater Treatment Operator

Tremco Construction Products Group•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Operator operates, sets up, changes over, assists with, or tends to machines used to produce shellac and shellac-based products, ready patch, and nature seal safely, consistently, and efficiently. The role monitors and adjusts processes, records operating data, performs product quality testing, responds to process and equipment conditions, and communicates with technical and supervisory personnel. It also supports hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including waste preparation, packaging, labeling, compatibility segregation, shipment coordination, inspections, and environmental reporting. The operator follows department procedures, quality-control processes, safety requirements, and company policies, and completes required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Industrial Class 2-I wastewater license or higher.

Responsibilities

Adjust equipment controls affecting reaction speed, quality, and yields.
Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, other process indicators, and warning signals to verify process conditions.
Operate chemical processes and machine systems using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Record process conditions, test results, instrument readings, and other operating data.
Communicate with technical and supervisory personnel about conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Draw product samples and conduct quality-control tests to monitor processing and verify standards.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergencies as directed by supervisory personnel.
Start pumps and operate equipment to wash and rinse reactor vessels, exhaust gases and vapors, regulate material flows, and add products to converter or blending vessels.
Interpret chemical reactions observed through sight glasses or television monitors and review laboratory test reports to make process adjustments.
Patrol work areas to prevent solutions in tanks and troughs from overflowing.
Provide information to supervisors and coworkers in writing or in person.
Learn and perform manual tasks within the department, following operating procedures and department quality-control processes.
Treat people with dignity and respect and conduct business with integrity.
Participate in departmental and company-wide quality activities and follow Rust-Oleum Corporation quality principles.
Follow safety procedures, company policies, and safe work practices, and act safely at all times.
Manage hazardous waste, including consolidation, segregation, turn-in, and preparation for shipment; manage non-hazardous waste such as used oil and dust collection.
Conduct facility and container inspections; test equipment; support contingency planning and housekeeping; manage containers and facility inspection logs.
Label hazardous-waste containers and satellite accumulation areas throughout the facility.
Safely and compliantly execute lab-pack projects and correctly package materials and waste.
Label drums appropriately and coordinate expedient pickup with the driver.
Load and pack materials and wastes properly and segregate them for compatibility on the transport vehicle.
Maintain quality control of waste materials to be shipped.
Submit a list of containers awaiting shipment to the hazardous-waste vendor before LQG 90 compliance.
Complete routine reports supporting environmental reporting requirements.
Complete and maintain required training.