Enterprise Waste Water Technician

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JOB TITLE: Wastewater Treatment Operator

REPORTS TO: Environmental Engineer

PURPOSE: Responsible for the sludge press and monitoring wastewater treatment facility conditions throughout shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Maintain Enterprise predictive maintenance schedule for wastewater treatment equipment.

2) Participate in on or off-site training as required

3) Operate sludge belt press at WWTP during 3rd shift.

4) Understand and make necessary adjustments to polymer for sludge press

5) Understand WWTP sludge removal process

6) Completes off shift WWTP monitoring checks

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Wastewater Treatment Licensing/Experience Preferred but not Required

2) Operates Sludge Belt Press at Wastewater Treatment Plant

3) Understands and makes necessary adjustments to polymer for sludge press

4) Understands wastewater treatment plant sludge removal process

5) Calibration of Wastewater Treatment plant testing equipment

PROGRAMS/SYSTEMS:

1) Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

2) Microsoft Outlook

3) Honeywell Controllers

4) InTouch/Wonderware

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

1) Various Mechanical tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, etc.)

2) Various Power Tools (drill, grinder, port-a-band, etc.)

3) Safety Glasses

4) Goggles

5) Voltmeter/ AMP meter

6) Lab equipment such as pH meters and flow meters

7) Various predicate maintenance tools- vibration, ultrasonics, & infrared

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:

1) Safety Mindset

2) Dependable

3) Self-motivated to solve problems

4) Positive attitude

5) Leader

6) Efficient time management

7) Ownership of responsibilities

8) Innovative problem solver

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:

Training time is based on the knowledge and education of the associate and the required certifications needed to perform certain tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1) Standing: Ability to stand while operating on equipment 30% of day

2) Sitting: Ability to sit down for meetings & computer work 30% of day

3) Walking: Ability to move throughout the plant: 50% of day

4) Lifting: Ability to lift up to 30lbs: 20% of day

Ability to lift up to 10lbs: 30% of day

5) Climbing: Ability to walk up steps at equipment/sludge press 5% of day

6) Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor, checking readings, etc 5% of day

7) Visual Acuity: Ability to read documents, computer screens, and meters 100% of day

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.