Waste Water Treatment Technician jobs in South Bend, IN

JOB SUMMARY

The Waste Treatment Operator at Imagineering Enterprises, Inc, has the functional responsibility for Wastewater Treatment , Hazardous, and Non-Hazardous Waste Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate wastewater treatment system to meet requirements of permit and service the needs of production
• Maintain readiness of wastewater equipment at all times.  Be knowledgeable of, and be able to communicate instructions for, proper segregation of all wastestreams.  Strong communication and coordination of wastewater activities with Process Engineers and other production personnel is required.
• Assist in completion of all sampling requirements, and preparation for hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and recycled material pick-ups.  This includes scheduling disposal, calling in the pick-ups, labeling, and preparing manifests as needed.
• Maintain and inspect 90-day storage areas and satellite accumulations area weekly.
• Work with maintenance department to maintain and improve waste treatment equipment. 
• Perform tasks associated with the department, including documentation (and maintenance if required) of tasks performed.
• Assist in spill prevention, control, and cleanup.
• Perform lab responsibilities such as waste water testing, lab upkeep, chemical inventorying, collecting samples, Chain of Custody’s, and other tasks as specified by the EHS Manager or his designee.
• Must be able to adhere to all safety standards and regulations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• HS Diploma, Associates degree or wastewater certification preferred
• Holds or is working to obtain IDEM wastewater license

Experience

• 1 – 2 years of experience in wastewater treatment.  Preference given to plating, surface finishing or other metals treatment systems.

Technical

• Understand requirements of WW Pretreatment Discharge Permit as it affects pretreatment, sampling and disposal of all waste streams flowing to the POTW.
• Understand regulatory requirements for handling, storing and shipping hazardous materials.

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to manage time to complete all tasks within given time frame
• Ability to drive forklift
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and production employees verbally and via e-mails.
• Ability to work with MS Excel and MS Word.

Physical

• Lift 40-50 lbs. on a repetitive basis without assistance
• Stand walk on a continual basis for duration of shift
• Various types of Respirators are required for this position.  Respirator training, fit testing, & medical evaluations are also required for respirator issuance. 
• Work in chemical laden environment with appropriate PPE
• Work in extreme heat & cold temperatures – seasonal

TRAVEL

Local and overnight travel may be required occasionally.

Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Imagineering Finishing Technologies reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Imagineering Finishing Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.