Industrial Waste Water Operator I
Job Summary;
Under supervision of the Chief Waste Water Operator, is responsible for the proper operation of the Grade 3-Industrial Wastewater treatment plant, maintaining proper reports and records, maintenance of the Wastewater plant and maintaining chemical supply.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs periodic walkthroughs and signs operator log as directed by Chief Operator
- Performs trouble-shooting, preventive & corrective maintenance on waste water equipment and systems on time and in an appropriate manner.
- Perform daily inspection of treatment plant probes, pumps, filters, tanks, and controllers.
- Collect weekly samples for lab analysis
- Maintain proper inventory of chemicals
- Periodic calibration of analytical instrumentation required.
- Proficient in the use of tools necessary in the repair, installation and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Must be computer literate.
- Ability to work independently.
- Record daily readings of the treatment plant as well as daily water meter readings in specific areas throughout the production facility.
- Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education and/or training.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
- Massachusetts Waste Water Grade 2-Industrial License (within 6 months)
- Prior work experience in a similar role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships.
Required/Preferred Education & Experience:
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS), Building Management Systems (BMC), or Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Demonstrated abilities and/or evidence of training in repair, operation, and troubleshooting of waste water equipment not required but a plus.
- Experience operating a Dissolved Air Floatation System (DAF) is not required, but a plus.
Other Duties:
- Should be able to climb a ladder, reach, bend, and lift loads up to 50 lbs. independently, more with assistance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a folk lift license and operate fork lift to maintain chemical inventory.
- Travel between Cedar’s sites located in Haverhill, MA.
- Required to carry radio, cell phone, and to be on-call to support building operations.
- Positive attitude and even temperament.
Solid communication skills to effectively deal with various levels of management, staff and outside contractor