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About The Position

Requirements

• Meet requirements for wearing a respirator.
• Read general layout drawings, equipment parts lists, and other technical documentation.
• Perform basic computer skills.
• Have excellent communication and time management skills.
• Work well with supervision and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Be willing to travel for periodic technical training.
• Frequently lift 50–60 pounds; load, unload, and move equipment related to WWTP operations; access confined spaces; and walk and climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial wastewater experience is desired.
• Experience in a food/beverage or other FDA/USDA-regulated environment is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS and BMS systems is preferred.
• Certifications in areas of responsibility, including a state- and site-specific Waste/Wastewater Operator’s License, are highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment facility equipment, including FOG Buster, DAFs, UF skids, dewatering skids, MBBR, chemical skids, and laboratory equipment.
• Perform daily checks and preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct routine testing and monitoring of wastewater processes and laboratory analyses.
• Perform and document WWTP treatment processes, equipment, and chemicals through a computer-based management system.
• Assist with implementing equipment, technologies, and practices that improve infrastructure reliability and sustainability and reduce operational costs.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S projects for the WWTP.
• Ensure safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements for the WWTP.
• Work effectively with vendors and multitask and solve problems.
• Use CMMS to capture preventative maintenance tasks, work orders, and work requests.
• Work with and support utilities and facilities.
• Support safety initiatives and the behavioral-based safety observation program.
• Ensure outside service providers comply with site safety programs.
• Provide firsthand peer-to-peer training on WWTP systems.
• Follow established company policies and the Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Generous PTO plan