Waste Water Treatment Operator

Clean Harbors•Bristol, CT

1d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Bristol, Connecticut. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater systems using safe operating procedures. The first shift runs from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the listed pay is $24–$25, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, and manipulating and handling objects.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Clean and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater treatment certification is preferred.
Three to five years of field experience may be considered in lieu of certifications.

Responsibilities

Follow company policies and processes to make health and safety the top priority.
Collect water and wastewater samples using proper procedures.
Inspect and maintain sewage lift stations and connecting piping.
Repair and maintain exterior PVC and HDPE utility piping according to best practices.
Install and maintain lift stations, piping heat trace, and insulation within scope.
Calculate flow rates, pumping times, chemical pump drawdowns, and other required figures manually and accurately.
Perform routine laboratory process tests to optimize biological and other treatment processes.
Record data readings on operations logs and computer spreadsheets, and assist supervisors in interpreting performance data to adjust process controls.
Operate, monitor, and inspect plant process equipment, including pumps and motors, compressors, screens, overhead cranes, membranes, chemical pumps, and associated equipment; monitor performance against specifications.
Interpret SCADA process-control data and laboratory data against performance standards, adjust plant equipment as needed, and inform supervisors or other operators when conditions warrant.
Monitor and record unit-process metering devices using gauges, computer process-control systems, and other means; coordinate process-control adjustments with other operators on shift.
Maintain data for required internal and regulatory reports and remain accessible to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot operational, biological, mechanical, instrumentation, and primary logic control (PLC) issues in water and wastewater treatment plants.
Stay current with industry best practices, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Keep certifications and licenses in good standing and notify the supervisor of changes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.