Water Processing Tech

Davis Wire Corporation•Kent, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating equipment used in the treatment of spent process water for discharge into municipal sewers, operates stormwater treatment plant, and manages WADOE regulated waste in the facility, including hazardous wastes.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
1 to 2 years’ experience with wastewater treatment preferred
Be able to gain, understand, and apply Federal, State, and Local Environmental laws regarding wastewater treatment
Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must be able to do basic math, algebra, and geometry
If needed must be able to obtain “Operator in Training Certification” from State of Washington Department of Ecology
Must be able to understand and apply basic principles of chemistry (i.e. pH, acids/bases)
Must pass classwork in RCRA and DOT
Must be able to obtain a basic understanding of process flow and reactions occurring within each component of the wastewater treatment and acid recovery system
Must be able to pass preemployment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings
Must be able to work independently, as a team, and be able to work with both internal and external customers
Ability to think strategically and problem solve
Must join Union upon completion of 30 days of employment
Authorized to work for any employer in the United States of America

Responsibilities

Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment facility
Dumps specified amounts of chemicals into water or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to clarify water.
Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of treatment tanks
Turns valves to regulate water through filter presses
Pumps purified water into holding tanks to be sent to METRO water sites
Tests water samples to determine acidity and impurities
Complete specific system maintenance activities such as systems clean up, pit sludge removal, and changing filter media
When effluent is out of compliance, operator is expected to determine cause and take corrective action
Understand and know Federal, State, and local environmental laws and be able to apply them to situations
Maintain proper quality specifications
Monitors for spills
Maintain proper quality specifications
Maintain required housekeeping of work area and observes all safety rules
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned