Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Position Details

Will train on weekdays and transfer to weekend shift (Saturday-Tuesday) 1. Operates various controls and processes required in the collection storing, processing, distribution and transportation of industrial wastewaters, regulated and special wastes to ensure compliance with mandated regulations and permits. Responds to hazardous material incidents to support containment and clean-up of materials to protect personnel and the environment. Performs process and emergency sampling as required. 2. Maintains current skills training required by regulations and permits. 3. Maintain and operates wastewater collection, including washing, jet cleaners and vacuum truck cleaning. Monitors waste water treatment operations and makes necessary adjustments to controls, valves, pumps and other mechanical and electrical equipment as required. Adds chemicals needed for the treatment of wastewater, such as chlorine and lime. Performs analysis such as turbidity, pH, ORP, chlorine residual, temperature to ensure compliant waste management operations and to determine doses of treatment chemicals required to ensure compliance. 4. Operates and supports various systems in the Chemical Processing Facility in support of metal finishing operations. Monitor, pump and treat wastewater. Monitor spills in lab. 4. Performs minor maintenance and emergency repairs to equipment to ensure continued waste management operations, such as lubrication, chemical feed line cleaning/replacement, reset breakers/equipment and pumper truck fitting/connections. Contacts maintenance group for major overhauls and repairs. Performs necessary housekeeping to maintain safe working conditions. Operates company vehicles and equipment in support of waste management responsibilities. 5. Collects and maintains records related to the regulated waste and wastewater operational duties of the operator. 6. Operates vacuumed pumper trucks and trailers and dispositions all wastewater in compliance with Regulatory Permits and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Pump items such as: Industrial tanks, containments, storm water, Chiller/Tower cleaning, utility line leaks, excavation, sanitary clean up, building flooding, etc. Performs maintenance, such as tank, pump, and filter cleanings. 7. Follow direction given by an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in accordance Colorado Regulation 5 CCR 1003-2 100.