Wastewater Treatment Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
As a Wastewater Treatment Operator at Mercury Marine, you will support the production of high-quality inboard and outboard marine engines while upholding the company’s values of integrity, customer centricity, product and service leadership, sustainability, and employee engagement. The role is responsible for operating and monitoring wastewater treatment systems, including EDP wastewater and Ringwood coolant waste operations. You will conduct chemical tests and analysis, monitor system conditions, handle chemicals and hazardous waste safely, operate forklifts and sludge press equipment, and maintain accurate daily records. You will identify and report processing issues, perform basic equipment maintenance, and help ensure safe, efficient operation while meeting applicable safety and environmental requirements. Training will be provided on company-specific processes, equipment, software, and reporting systems. Forklift certification and equipment training will be provided where applicable. Previous experience in wastewater treatment or related fields is a plus, but is not required. The stated hiring rate is $28.44 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to operate and monitor industrial wastewater treatment systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely handle treatment chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Ability to perform chemical testing and analysis.
- General computer skills for maintaining operational records, entering data, and monitoring system performance.
- Ability to read and interpret system conditions and operate semi-automated treatment equipment, coolant waste systems, sludge press equipment, and forklifts.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify process issues, troubleshoot basic system problems, and perform routine maintenance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in wastewater treatment, chemical processing, environmental services, maintenance, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and control the wastewater treatment process, including a semi-automated system for treating EDP wastewater.
- Operate and monitor the Ringwood coolant waste system.
- Understand and safely handle treatment chemicals and chemical additions.
- Read and interpret treatment system conditions and conversions.
- Perform chemical treatment tests and analysis, including total Chrome, settable solids/turbidity, ORP, and pH.
- Use computer software to enter system readings, monitor performance, and report daily activities.
- Handle chemical totes using a forklift.
- Operate sludge press equipment and perform hazardous waste disposal duties.
- Identify processing issues and communicate problems and opportunities to the appropriate contact.
- Perform basic maintenance activities involving pumps, HMI interfaces and controls, valves, and fluid and tank-level control operations.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Wellbeing program
- Product purchase discounts
- Other comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
