Wastewater Treatment Operator

The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the wastewater treatment equipment. The Operator ensures that wastewater is safely treated to meet the permit requirements to be discharged into the sewer system or returned to facilities.
**Primary Duties**
Collect samples from the treatment plant or distribution system.
Perform routine water quality analysis, sample custody, data entry and recordkeeping.
Interpret water quality results
Organize functions and activities related to environmental management, maintenance preventive activities and water quality for assigned facility
Investigate water quality complaints and determine course of action needed
Maintain all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work
Follow current programs to ensure environmental compliance
Assist in resolving treatment issues
Monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot analyzers, equipment, etc to ensure established standards of performance and accuracy are maintained
Perform general system maintenance of equipment including but not limited to: dissolved air floatation (DAF) Unit, Filter Press, Transfer and Chemical Injection Pump.
Use of water treatment chemicals as needed
Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
May be assigned to other projects and duties
**Job Qualifications**
High School diploma or GED.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience with MS Office is required
Ability to make independent decisions regularly
Understanding of the principles of water and/or wastewater treatment.
Good oral and written communication skills (English); legible handwriting.
You should be proficient in:
Machine Setups for Production Runs Blueprint Reading Shop Math Skills Excellent Communication Skills Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Salary info: $29 - $29 / hr