Operator Industrial Waste Treatment

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88 Summary/General Description Of Job: The Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator controls an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
Essential Duties & Job Functions: Operates industrial waste treatment plant to include but not limited to:, treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in treatment plant to control flow and processing of discharged material.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of treatment waters and ship overboard discharge.
Perform confined space entry and tank cleaning operations.
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control flow of treatment waters through filtering, settling, aeration, flocculation, distillation, and sludge digestion processes.
Maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings.
Gives directions to HMW workers in performing routing operations and maintenance.
Collects samples and conducts laboratory tests.
May operate and perform minor preventive maintenance on power generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant.
Maintains contract-required treatment and maintenance logs.
Prepares information and inputs into spreadsheet format for the State’s Discharge Monitoring Report.
Performs treatments of hazardous wastes and operates the solvent recovery still and bio-reactor.
Responsible for the marking, labeling, and tracking of hazardous waste.
Operates chemical laboratory test equipment and gas detection instruments.
May be assigned duties requiring consolidation, treatment, processing, retention, or distilling of hazardous waste or materials.
As a Hazardous Substance Spill Response Team Leader, makes informed decisions concerning the technical operations of the Spill Response Team under routine and emergency situations.
Works closely with the on-scene coordinator (may be from other organizations) to assess a spill situation, determine a course of action, and coordinate support services; is on call for hazardous substance spill control, containment, and cleanup, including providing backup for the Fire Department, as required.
As needed, functions in LEVEL A Protection, uses analytical instruments for testing hazardous conditions, and sets up and operates various compressors, pumps, valves, and fittings.
Operates five-ton trucks, cargo tanker trucks, forklifts, and various communication systems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Accountable For: The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the wastewater treatment field.
Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
Having the ability to work well under pressure.
Here’s What You’ll Need: Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory High school education or equivalent.
Must possess the appropriate license required by Washington State Department of Ecology – Group 1 Wastewater Operator Certification.
Minimum four years mechanical/electrical experience to include 1 year experience operating industrial wastewater treatment plants or equivalent wastewater experience.
Must possess a valid Washington State Commercial driver's license, Class “B” with (H) hazmat endorsement within 6 months.
Within 6 months must obtain and maintain a Class “B” with (X) hazmat/tanker endorsement.
Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination qualifying the employee for various training and use of SCBA, air-purifying respirators, asbestos work, CDL requirements, and handling of 55-gallon drums.
Must pass an annual medical examination, which may include screens for toxic and heavy metals exposure.
Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
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Wages –$38.
88 per hr Competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package supporting our national defense.
Our facilities team serves a diverse range of high-value national strategic missions.
Benefits package with United Steelworkers which can exceed $10/hour, includes: Paid vacation.
Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
Pension and 401K Medical and dental insurance 11 Paid Holidays #CMSHotJobs