Wastewater Treatment Operator

Waters Corporation • Taunton, MA

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About The Position

Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to support our Chemical Manufacturing and Health, Safety, Environmental team in Taunton, MA. In this role, your primary responsibility will be operation and continuous improvement of the campus wastewater treatment facility. You will ensure discharge effluent and operations are within permitted parameters while supporting various HSE functions. Working in this critical utility support role at our Synthesis Manufacturing facility you will gain a general understanding of process chemistry and equipment design in pursuit of our waste reduction goals. This position is expected to be onsite all 5 business days (Monday through Friday). This position may require periodic support on off-shifts.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Required to currently hold and maintain at minimum Massachusetts Grade 2I Wastewater Operators License
• Hold or ability to achieve within 3 months of employment and maintain DOT HazMat Shipper Certification, Massachusetts RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, HAZWOPER Certification
• Minimum 3 years of working experience as a wastewater treatment plant operator or equivalent required
• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process controls
• Must be able to work outdoors periodically, climb ladders, manual equipment operation and routinely lift and/or move materials
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend and follow written procedures and documentation
• Ability to learn new processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a team environment required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with solids removal and distillation technologies a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate with Health and Safety as priority each day as the Subject Matter Expert for the Wastewater Treatment System
• Continuous operation of wastewater treatment system and maintaining area to appropriate housekeeping standards
• Comprehend, review and create detailed instructions/documentation for processes related to the operation of the wastewater system
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate equipment as part of the wastewater system
• Perform accurate bench testing, calculations, calibrations and in-batch sampling. Interpret key system parameters and make equipment adjustments as required.
• Coordinate and perform compliance obligations such as recordkeeping, required sampling, reporting/submissions and notifications
• Assist in system troubleshooting with various support teams to ensure continuity of operations
• Support site waste management and disposal by maintaining inventory, scheduling pickups and movement of containers
• Support various HSE functions to include inspections, Permit-to-Work, Management of Change, Job Hazard Analysis and other tasks assigned by the manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees