Technician, Plant Operator II ( Part Time)
Company: Wind River Environmental LLC
Location: Taunton
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionHeadquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Wind
River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of
non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic
tanks and related waste systems. The company offers a full suite of
services to business, residential and municipal customers. Wind
River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position
Summary This position is responsible for operating sewage, FOG and
sludge waste processing and disposal equipment in septic and
wastewater processing plant to produce quality effluent water in
compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities · Act as plant lead operator,
responsible for total plant operations. · Mentor and lead other
plant operations staff. · Perform all work with safety and
compliance top of mind. · Works independently within established
procedures associated with the specific job function. · Monitors
control panels and makes adjustments to the plant operations as
needed. · Observes variations in operating conditions and
interprets instrument, meter and gauge readings and test results to
determine process control needs. · Responsible for operating
equipment associated with receiving, headworks, chemical
addition,filtering, settling, and sludge processing etc. ·
Maintains plant log of all operations events and important
parameters. · Conducts routine plant laboratory tests: TSS, COD, pH
etc. · Ensures that pumps, valves, instruments and other plant
equipment and other waste water treatment equipment are functioning
properly. · Monitors equipment for potential failures and may make
minor repairs or adjustments as needed. · May be required to
complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of
specialty. · Build proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to
the job. · Perform plant maintenance and cleaning, including but
not limited to troubleshooting, repairs,preventative maintenance
and documentation of work performed. · Calibration, cleaning and
documentation of process instrumentation like Conductivity, pH,
Temp and other meters and instruments as needed. · Perform and
document daily plant process parameters, testing results and
discharge volumes etc.including collecting all necessary samples
for testing at our in-house laboratory and outside laboratories as
required. · Hook up and unload tractor trailers, and pump trucks,
as needed and conducting necessary sampling and testing and
processing disposal tickets. · Observes variations in operating
conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results
to determine process control needs. · Operate a FOG recovery and
treatment process. · Ensures that pumps, valves, instruments,
boiler and other plant equipment and other waste water treatment
equipment are functioning properly. · Monitors equipment for
potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as
needed. · Act as plant lead operator, responsible for total plant
operations. · Mentor and lead other plant operations staff. ·
Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities · Leadership, fill the role as lead plant operator. ·
Mentor and guide other plant operations personnel. · Ability to
read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard
Operating Procedures(SOP's), operating and maintenance instructions
and procedure manuals. · Ability to identify the need and then
create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), operating and
maintenance instructions and procedures. · Ability to write and
interpret routine reports and correspondence. · Ability to speak
effectively with customers, vendors, regulatory agents and
employees of organization. · Ability to calculate figures and
amounts such as volumes, dosing rations, proportions,
percentages,area, circumference, unit conversion etc. Ability to
apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. · Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. · Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram or schedule form. · Ability to apply concepts of basic
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra and
geometry. · Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as,
percentages, area, circumference, flow and volume.· Ability to
complete standard wet lab tests like TSS, COD, pH, Conductivity
etc. · Ability to solve day to day practical plant challenges and
deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. · Strong mechanical background with an
understanding of pumps, valves, instruments, blowers, and
hydraulics. · If not already confined space certified will need to
become certified in confined space entry and forklift operation. ·
Outstanding communication, customer service and interpersonal
skills. · Be able and willing to work weekends, evening or night
shifts during busy season and participate in an on-call rotation. ·
Be able to work overtime as may be required. Have desire to expand
your personal skills and contribute as a team member to improve,
strengthen and grow the business. Minimum Education and Experience
· Required a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
· Preferred a one-year certificate from college or technical
school; or greater than three years related experience and/or
training. · Must have valid and current mid-level Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator certification recognized by state DEP. ·
Must have a valid driver's license. · Ability to successfully pass
drug screen and physical exam. · Must be able to operate in a
drug-free workplace. · Must be able to meet physical demands
evaluation. · Strong mechanical and process background with an
understanding of pumps, valves, blowers, and hydraulics. · Basic
math skills, and good computer skills. (Word, Excel) · Will need to
become certified in confined space entry and fork lift operation. ·
Outstanding communication, customer service and interpersonal
skills. · Be able and willing to work weekends during busy season
and participate in an on-call rotation.· Have desire to grow with
the team and strengthen the business. If you have a proven track
record of success working independently, have a good driving record
and enjoy dealing with customers apply now.
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