Compensation

$26.89 - $31.70

(Based on Experience)

Summary

We are looking for skilled Plant Technicians to join the Wastewater Operations Team. In this role, you will Perform duties in wastewater treatment operations including but not limited to operating and maintaining the process equipment, reviewing, analyzing the operational data and making appropriate changes to the operating parameters, collecting and analyzing the wastewater/sludge process samples, and maintaining the process areas clean by physically cleaning the areas. Work is performed in a team environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform sampling, testing, and analysis for process needs using simple mathematical calculations
• Perform valve and piping replacement and repairs
• Effectively utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures
• Drain cleaning, snaking, and process pipe cleaning
• Direct team activities or work as a team member
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Organization about processes, equipment, or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
• Relocate equipment as directed with manual labor and where applicable using standard industrial equipment.
• Operate basic wastewater plant equipment and process
• Assist in loading, unloading, and mixing of chemicals, bulk chemicals, polymers, etc. manually and/or utilizing motorized equipment.
• Clean up chemical leaks and/or spills in contained areas while donning the proper PPE.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance in prep and cleanup of various activities. Work may include cleaning and support activities within confined spaces and/or in adverse weather/field conditions.
• Skim, washdown, drain, clean tanks and channels.
• Perform preventative maintenance and CLAIR (clean, lubricate, adjust, inspect, and repair) tasks
• Follow safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Complete mandatory training requirements Perform related work duties as assigned
• Collect and monitor process and equipment performance data; clean monitoring equipment as necessary.
• Make rounds to inspect and monitor various wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Responsible for detecting possible equipment malfunctions and taking appropriate response actions.
• Diagnose, maintain, and assist with repairs on a variety of wastewater treatment plant equipment, pumps, conveyors, fans, blowers, tanks, filters, and other associated wastewater treatment plant processing equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Perform sampling and basic testing and analysis for process needs and record data in spreadsheet format.
• Demonstrate an understanding of assets, their parameters, criticality, and failure modes by completing asset related work with a maintenance technician.
• Maintain various records including shift logs; prepare reports as directed; and complete necessary process training courses.
• Ability to perform data entry in spreadsheets accurately and efficiently.
• Use Ovation (DCS) as a primary tool to monitor and control the process to meet the goals of the area safely and efficiently. Respond and work to perform corrective action in response to Distributed Control Systems (DCS) alarms
• If required, ability to obtain 40hr HAZWOPER Certification and work in disinfection operations.
• Independently troubleshoot, test, major equipment and provide assistance in the replacement, repair, rig, assemble, and disassemble of major equipment.
• Analyze results of process control data to make process control adjustments.
• Analyze, diagnose, and perform corrective action in response to Data Distributed Control Systems (DCS) alarms.
• Oversee several plant process areas.
• Provide support for planning and scheduling of work orders.
• Use computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to initiate work requests and track work order progress.
• Assist analysis of plant costs and recommendations for purchase, modification, and preparing budget.
• Lead asset management efforts for ensuring facility reliability (e.g., valve exercising, sump pump testing, instrumentation verification).
• Regularly create a comprehensive work request for team leader review.
• Respond to notification of emergency chemical spills and lead the appropriate action as necessary.
• Complete mandatory training requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• State of Michigan Class D Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification
• Hazardous Materials Response certification
• Annual Skills Assessment

Other Requirements

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and worksites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call responses.

Essential physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, stack, dig, shovel, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate the equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed in a plant environment, near open water, systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive, typically used in wastewater treatment. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401a, and team member discount programs. Click HERE for more information.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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