Wastewater Operator

Who We Are

PurposeEnergy is committed to delivering positive and sustainable environmental impact by developing, owning, and operating renewable energy facilities across the US utilizing organic waste. Our mission is to convert the millions of tons of wasted organic material from industrial food and beverage production plants into valuable renewable energy, clean water, and healthy soil amendments. In doing so, food is produced more efficiently, economically, and sustainably. PurposeEnergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition. PurposeEnergy is the lead platform for Quinbrook's investments in renewable biogas.

About Quinbrook

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners specializes in energy transition investments across the U.K., U.S., and Australia. With $5.6 billion in equity capital deployed across 43.3 GW of energy infrastructure, Quinbrook is developing some of the world's largest renewable and storage projects.

Join PurposeEnergy, on a mission to save the planet!

About The Role

We are seeking a full-time Wastewater Operator to work on-site at our brewery effluent digester facilities located in Middlebury, VT. This role requires a current Vermont Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade II or higher.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing duties and making process decisions to manage the quality of treated effluent at our industrial food and beverage anaerobic digester pretreatment facilities. This role requires the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and diagnose plant processing pumps, piping, tanks, and equipment. The Wastewater Operator must be able to collaborate and communicate with various people including plant operators, outside vendors, and managers.

This is a Monday through Friday role with flexible hours but may require some on-call or rotation weekend hours, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all parameters and performance of plant and equipment, including hydraulic flows, temperatures, pH, COD, VFA, pressures, and renewable power generation.
• Conduct compliance audits, safety inspections, provide routine reporting and upload results in required tracking system.
• Optimize facility throughput, including feedstock volume, effluent volume, and renewable energy production.
• Inventory control of consumables, such as chemicals, reagents, and spare parts utilizing CMMS.
• Oversee the biological process, feedstock receiving, hydraulic pumping, chemical feed systems, filtration systems, phosphorus sequestration, dewatered solids removal, and biogas utilization system.
• Ensure compliance with state and local wastewater permits, air quality permits, and solid waste permits.
• Maintain VT State Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator License and continuing education.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Vermont Grade II Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate (or higher).
• Three years of relevant experience as an operator, in RNG, construction, and/or in industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems and/or ability to assist/work on pumps, piping, electric motors, generators, instruments, and basic building maintenance.
• Experience with the use of PLC's, controls, and instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, pH).
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets, email, PDF's, document downloading, ordering, cost reporting, & timesheets.
• Experience coordinating and working with welders, plumbers, electricians, insulators, and startup technicians, preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS – FIIX experience, preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable Transportation
  
  

Physical Requirements

• You will be required to support work at facilities, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the year. You will be required to perform work standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., working overhead, on the ground, on ladders, on tanks, and in pits.
• A preemployment mobility performance evaluation exam is required.
  
  

Location

• This role is based in our Middlebury, VT facility, but will may require travel to facilities located in Shelburne, VT, St. Albans, VT, and S. Burlington, VT.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $27 - $35 / hr. depending on relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k))
• Expense reimbursement for work-related travel
• Position is subject to 24-hour call-out
  
  

PurposeEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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