Role Description
Reports to: Senior Plant Engineer
Location: Allerton, Iowa
Start Date: ASAP
Provide operation and maintenance support for the wastewater treatment plant, performing tasks in a safe manner and following safety and environmental regulations. Demonstrate working knowledge to perform a defined set of wastewater treatment processes and activities. Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.
Role Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
Reports to: Senior Plant Engineer
Location: Allerton, Iowa
Start Date: ASAP
Provide operation and maintenance support for the wastewater treatment plant, performing tasks in a safe manner and following safety and environmental regulations. Demonstrate working knowledge to perform a defined set of wastewater treatment processes and activities. Work within standard operating procedures, under a moderate degree of supervision.
Role Responsibilities
- Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions
- Maintain chemicals levels, adjustment, and disinfection of water and other liquids
- Record operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies
- Perform COD, TSS, Total Solids, and other analysis on daily samples; review results and make directed adjustments based on daily data collection
- Advise supervisor regarding potential areas of concern and then implement appropriate changes
- Assist with maintenance, repair, and lubrication of wastewater equipment using hand tools and power tools; record all parts used during preventive maintenance or repair
- Work with vendors to align with best practices. Ensure equipment is stored in ready state to allow placement directly from inventory to functioning in the plant
- Request maintenance repair work through appropriate system/process
- Monitor sludge dumpster levels (if appropriate) and call appropriate personal when an exchange is needed
- Communicate pertinent information at shift end to a shift supervisor
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, communicate to supervisor, and implement appropriate changes (Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work)
- Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
- Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical or college education or military preferred
- 1 to 3 years of plant operations/manufacturing experience coupled with the knowledge of and/or aptitude to perform wastewater duties
- 1 to 3 years of wastewater related experience preferred
- Certification and/or License - Water/Wastewater System Operator (specific for location requirements) or the ability to achieve any appropriate license(s) within 12 months, to the extent required by state regulations
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems
- General microbiological and chemistry skills
- General maintenance skills
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to follow directions
- Able to multi-task and organize own work activities