Anodize Waste Water Technician

Nature of the Work To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the wastewater treatment facility and its processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state and federal operating regulations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Anodizing Production Manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved.

• Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations. 
• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and sludge management.
• Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations, including their components.
• Assist in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
• On call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and pump stations
• Conduct the necessary weekly checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
• Perform all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
• Maintain open communications with the Chief Operator regarding the treatment process and pump stations operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
• All other duties, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of wastewater or similar field experience
• Working knowledge of the operation, methods, and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant
• Working knowledge of the machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.
• Have thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.
• Working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair
• Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety.
• Must be willing to learn, adapt, and be flexible.
• Possess the ability to implement and manage change.
• High attention to detail, strong problem solving/conflict resolution skills.
• Must have strong computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be energetic, positive, and be ability to think laterally for follow through with reasoned decision making.
• Able to work well under stress and maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must effectively work as part of a team.

Work is performed in a high-volume manufacturing environment, working with chemicals, and handling with both manual and automated equipment and systems; and may involve working in a typical office environment. Specific job assignments may require day, evening, weekend, or holiday hours. Overtime may be required.

Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as handing paperwork. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly. Cleaning material and chemicals used regularly. 

Not Applicable

Must be at least 18 years of age.