What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator position at National Engineering?
Work to ensure the full treatment system and all ancillary equipment operates to meet design specifications
Utilize Ignition and Siemens controls to run the system, often needing to remote in and respond to alarms
Maintain and calibrate field equipment and instruments
Monitoring and adjustment of MLSS, pH, sludge age / solids retention time, COD / BOD removal efficiency, flow, DO and temperature
Analyze data for evaluating system performance trends, disruptions, and site compliance
Review and advise on new site P&IDs, PFDs, Installation Details, O&M Manuals, Design Standards, Engineering Records and Preventative Maintenance Procedures
Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of Operational protocols for new and existing sites
Work collaboratively with Safety Team to ensure safe operations at all sites, including OSHA compliance
Training and continuing education as developed and agreed to with the Director of Site Operations
Minimum 4 years of progressive operations experience of wastewater treatment facilities
Operation and optimization of WWTPs, preferably in the food and beverage or water and wastewater industry
Experience reading P&IDs and PFDs
Solid understanding of MBR and RO unit maintenance and operation
Prior experience using Ignition, Siemens and / or Allen-Bradley Automation
Basic understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation design
Extensive experience with operations of package / skidded equipment, process equipment, process controls and instrumentation, and general best practices in wastewater treatment
Extensive experience with laboratory equipment, water quality testing and data collection
Licensed Wastewater Treatment plant Operator or working on a license
Hands-on experience maintaining, and operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Facilities
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