Wastewater Treatment Operator

Clean Harbors•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Cleveland, Ohio. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater systems using safe operating procedures. The regular schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a four-day workweek. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The advertised pay range is $22–$27 per hour, depending on experience and interview.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Maintain required certifications and licenses in good standing.

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 procedures and work safely, making health and safety the top priority.
Collect water and wastewater samples according to proper procedures.
Inspect and maintain sewage lift stations and connected 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 the role's scope.
Calculate flow rates, pumping times, chemical pump drawdowns, and other values as required.
Conduct routine laboratory process tests to optimize biological and other treatment processes.
Record readings accurately 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.
Continuously monitor process operations to ensure performance remains within specifications.
Interpret SCADA process-control data and laboratory data against performance standards; make necessary equipment adjustments and advise supervisors or other operators when system conditions warrant.
Monitor and record unit-process metering devices, including gauges and computer process-control systems, on daily logs.
Coordinate process-control adjustments with other operators on shift.
Maintain data for required internal 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 on industry best practices, legislation, policies, and procedures.
Maintain certifications and licenses in good standing and notify the supervisor of changes.
Perform other duties assigned by management.