This position operates equipment in the Waste-Water Treatment Plant in such a way as to endure continued compliance to air and water permits and Risk Management Plan. This position is responsible for collecting required samples, performing inspections and record keeping needed to support permits and other EPA, OSHA and DNR regulations.
Waste Water Treatment Technician Duties:
- Operate and maintain WWTP equipment, perform daily checks and maintenance tasks
- Monitor pickling process and associated sampling, monitor pickling and alkaline equipment, operate metal extraction system processing pickle liquor
- Draw scheduled samples, work with third party lab to process the samples and track results. Perform in-house reading and inspection on a monthly schedule.
- Monitor activities in the plant to ensure compliance with SSPCC, DOT and SWPP.
- Participate in the Spill Response Team
- Oversee all inventories, purchasing, loading and unloading of any caustic materials – Hazardous waste management.
- Work with operators in the plant to maintain all spill prevention and oil controls. Support the universal waste programs.
Waste Water Treatment Technician Requirements:
- 5 or more years of manufacturing experience and working with environmental systems is required.
- Clear understanding of air and water permits as well as other EPA, OSHA and DNR requirements for reporting.
- The ability to review the results from sampling, readings, and inspections for any potential conflicts
- 24 hours technician certification in Hazardous Waste Handling
- Clear understanding of RMP and safety aspects of handling Hazardous Material.
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience rebuilding diaphragm and impeller pumps
- Strong background in process piping systems for caustics
- Must be computer literate and able to use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- High School Diploma
Work Environment
- May be exposed to moderate noise intensity
- May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)
- Will be required to wear applicable PPE
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.