What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator position at Glanbia?
Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
About Glanbia Nutritionals Inc.
Glanbia Nutritionals Inc. is a leading global nutrition company that specializes in dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in various markets, including mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition.
We have a direct presence in 21 countries with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany, and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled technical work related to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
Essential Functions
- Operation and maintenance of sludge pumps, blowers, meters, filters, heat exchanger, gas collection system, liner system, boiler, chemical metering pumps, valves, and various pieces of equipment and control devices
- Performing preventative maintenance inspections (service and repairs), sample collection tasks, analytical laboratory work, chemical usage tracking and recordkeeping
- Recording statistical data concerning plant operations; maintaining, operating, repairing, and replacing monitoring equipment as necessary
- Performing physical activities requiring occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working from a boat, operating a forklift, and wearing personal protective equipment (including a respirator)
- Monitoring the performance of the treatment system via specialized equipment, meters, gauges, charts, computers, and data loggers
- Calibrating, servicing, and/or repairing equipment such as flow meters and recorders, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, and/or other basic monitoring equipment
Glanbia Values
- Show Respect: Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners, and customers in a collaborative manner with professional, honest, and transparent communication.
- Find a Better Way: Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value-added activities and drive more business value.
- Winning Together: Assist with training new team members, facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency in their role.
- The Customer's Champion: Proactively engage to support customer needs on an end-to-end basis, striving to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
- Performance Matters: Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for the role, continually updating knowledge of products, product changes, processes, and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum high school graduation; college-level coursework in biology, chemistry, hydraulics, mechanics, etc., is desired.
- A minimum of 1-2 years' experience with water/wastewater-related equipment, i.e., pumps, valves, blowers, mechanics, control systems, etc.
- A strong desire to learn the wastewater treatment field is required.
- Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment.
- Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality.
- Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed.
- Ability to read and write instructions in English.
- Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals.
- Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.
Typical Physical Activity
Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs. Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
