Wastewater Utility Operator

Zeochem LLC•Louisville, KY

11d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Zeochem is seeking an experienced Wastewater Utility Operator to monitor all on-site Utility Systems to support the manufacturing of Molecular Sieves.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Hazardous chemical experience – caustics and acids, required
Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and maintain equipment including automated valves, performance pumps, MAG Drive pumps, agitator/gear box (for oil), and wastewater auto sampler, required
Control system experience and basic electrical experience, required
Experience unloading trucks, as well as connecting/disconnecting chemical drums, required
Availability for off shift coverage to support needs including emergency response, required
Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check

Nice To Haves

Wastewater treatment experience including handling caustics and acids
A mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and maintain equipment including automated valves, performance pumps, MAG Drive pumps, agitator/gear box (for oil), and wastewater auto sampler
Team oriented approach to support maintenance and production

Responsibilities

Checks pH levels of all wastewater streams to verify Wastewater Treatment plant is operating within specification; notifies supervisor if problems arise
Makes routine Wastewater Treatment plant system checks and responds to all associated alarms during shift
Cleans and calibrates pH probes; uses washing, acid cleaning and/or silicate cleaning procedures as required (records data as necessary)
Monitors and records data on all utilities to insure they are operating properly in support of operations including, but is not limited to, wastewater, air dryer, DI water system, cooling tower, and all other on-site utilities
Checks acid and caustic rates and water quality of the DI water system
Initiates purchase order for parts and supplies as necessary for the operation of the various utilities
Performs PMs on wastewater systems
Performs other duties as assigned