Wastewater Treatment Operator, Cedartown, GA

Wastewater Treatment Operator, Cedartown, GA

As a licensed wastewater treatment operator, you will perform duties to the plant operation to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with NPDES permit and other required regulatory limitations as well as maintain the facility in an orderly condition.

Wastewater Treatment Operator Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains all components of the water treatment facility in optimum operational condition to meet NPDES permit requirements.
• Performs process sampling and operational monitoring of wastewater facility.
• Performs sampling and analytical testing as required for NPDES permit compliance.
• Operates the dewatering press and assures bio-sludge “bladeability.”
• Monitors influent and effluent quality and adjusts controls where necessary to maintain optimum biological efficiency.
• Operates the skimmer and waste oil disposal systems.
• Maintains organized records for daily operational tracking and NPDES permit compliance.
• Coordinates sample collection and shipment as required to ensure compliance in all areas.
• Inputs operational and NPDES permit data into a computer and submits the monthlyOperations Monitoring Report to EHS.
• Maintains log of samples submitted to outside analytical facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance as needed to maintain equipment in operable condition
• Issues work orders and coordinates facility repairs with maintenance.
• Maintains the facility appearance in a neat, safe, and orderly condition.
• Complies with all the Cardinal Rules and other safety programs for Waste Treatment Department.
• Submits all necessary reports and operating data on a timely basis.
• Complies with the State of Georgia Quality Assurance Program for Waste Treatment Laboratory.
• Keeps production informed of daily conditions and trends of the treatment system.
• Attend classes or seminars as needed to maintain at minimum the Class III license and Lab Analyst certificate.
• Purchase lab supplies, raw materials, polymers, and minor equipment repair parts.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Wastewater Treatment Operator Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and interpret test data information.
• Ability to write simple instructions, simple reports as required and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to pass along pertinent information to other plant personnel.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages and perform simple algebraic functions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in solving problems, including basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Class III Operator License & Lab Analyst Certification. A Class II Operator License may substitute for the Lab Analyst requirement.
• Physical demands include ability to climb, process equipment, collecting samples, and frequent walking. (Physical demands required here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Be able to work the schedule ‘7 on’ ‘7 off’ plus any extra coverage as needed.
• Be able to work in an indoor/outdoor work environment around oil & grease and handle hazardous & non-hazardous chemicals.
• Be able to work with large industrial equipment, lab equipment, and limited assignments in the chemical production plant. (The work environment characteristics required here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• All Arclin Personnel are required to participate in all corporate safety training programs and any site-specific training and policies.
• Must be able to multitask.