Wastewater Treatment Plant Tech

Overview

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Tech is responsible for operating and maintaining two (2) on-site industrial WWTPs, the Casting WWTP and the Recycle Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP are critical infrastructure that provide water for the process water loop and cooling water loop. Treated water produced by the Casting WWTP is routinely discharged to the local Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The WWTP Operator is also responsible for operating the large street sweeper and the small indoor sweeper. The large street sweeper is used to clean on-site roadways and minimize the potential for off-site dust tracking or fugitive emissions. The small street sweeper is used to clean floors inside the production building and is an essential tool to help maintain good housekeeping in the production building.

Ensures discharges from the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP are in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities include sampling, on-site testing, monitoring, and recordkeeping. Conducts operator preventative maintenance and repairs. Ensures wastes generated at the Casting WWTP, Recycle WTP, and during sweeping operations are disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Works during an assigned shift in a safe, continuous and efficient manner while maintaining environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Inspects the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP at a minimum frequency of once every two hours. More frequently if necessary or if requested by supervisor.

· Records daily meter readings, inspection results, test results, calibrations, inventories, chemical feed rates, water levels and other data as required on daily checklists.

· Monitors processes and equipment utilizing gauges and instrumentation.

· Monitors chemical additions at the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP.

· Oversees off-loading of chemicals and changeover of chemical containers.

· Conducts inventory of all chemicals and supplies daily/weekly. Notifies Environmental Department staff when chemical orders are needed.

· Monitors filter presses at the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP during plant operation. Empties and cleans filter presses as needed. Notifies Environmental Department staff when roll-offs need to be swapped out.

· Operates forklift, large sweeper, and small sweeper. Documents hours logged on the large and small sweepers on forms provided by Environmental Department staff.

· Assists in maintenance of the WWTP which may include tearing down and repairing sludge pumps, chemical pumps, valves, plugged piping; cleaning clarifiers and containments.

· Cleans the sludge overflow tank on a minimum of a daily basis.

· Completes routine environmental and safety inspections and other documentation as necessary.

· Maintains good housekeeping at the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP. Good housekeeping practices include cleaning up sludge, water, or chemical spills promptly, maintaining appropriate aisle space around electrical panels, storing flammable chemicals in designated cabinets, and storing water treatment chemicals on spill pallets or inside secondary containment berms.

· Coordinates with off-site analytical laboratory and Environmental Department personnel to setup a composite sampler during monthly sampling events at the Casting WWTP.

· Cleans and calibrates pH probes at the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP and other instrumentation, including turbidity or conductivity sensors, as needed.

· Monitors and maintains a sufficient concentration of residual bromine in the Casting Machine A and Melt Center Cooling Towers. Refills bromine feeders as needed.

· Monitors and maintains proper sludge concentration in the Casting WWTP clarifier.

· Prepares batch mixtures of powdered or pelletized lime and water for pH correction at the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP. Ensures lime tank does not overfill during batch production.

· Collects representative samples of Casting WWTP or Recycle WTP filter cake for waste characterization analysis as needed.

· Troubleshoots operational issues which include equipment malfunctioning, chemical feed adjustments, and water balancing to maintain compliance.

· Monitors equipment for potential failures and submits maintenance request for any needed repairs.

· Conducts operator preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.

· Assists in maintenance of the Casting WWTP and Recycle WTP which may include tearing down and repairing sludge pumps, chemical pumps, valves, plugged piping, cleaning clarifiers and containments.

· May be required to respond to off-hour alarms.

· Keeps supervisor informed of problems as they arise.

· Promptly reports releases of chemicals, water, and/or sludge that may impact facility roadways or storm drains to supervisor.

· Fosters positive work relationships.

· Works in a safe manner and complies with all Company policies, procedures and practices.

· Completes required computer-based safety training (PureSafety) on-time.

· Completes initial and annual RCRA hazardous waste management training and initial and refresher (every three years) DOT training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or wastewater treatment plant environment preferred.

· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Existing License or Ability to Obtain NJDEP Industrial Wastewater Treatment System License within Two Years of Hire Preferred.

Skills

· Interpersonal Skills: Inspires the trust of others; approaches others in a tactful manner; listens to others without interrupting; focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; builds positive work relationships; reacts well under pressure and keeps emotions under control; gives and welcomes feedback; balances team and individual responsibilities; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; fosters a harassment-free environment.

· Computer Skills: Prefer to be computer literate.

· Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret equipment manuals, general technical instructions, work instructions, operating procedures and Company policies. Ability to document data, complete forms and prepare routine reports. Ability to speak effectively, present information clearly and respond to questions.

· Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as mass, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

· Mechanical Skills: Ability to understand the use of machines and tools and diagnose and correct equipment malfunction. Working knowledge of mechanical equipment and preventive maintenance. Working knowledge of operating principles and practices and maintenance requirements of treatment and pumping equipment and machinery.

· Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; makes effective use of technology to achieve results.

Other

· Ability to operate a forklift and facility sweepers (indoor and outdoor units).

· Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and solve practical problems.

· Judgment: Makes decisions based on sound, accurate judgment; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

· Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens effectively; obtains clarification; conveys information and ideas in understandable terms; participates in meetings; responds well to questions.

· Organizational Support: Upholds organizational goals and values; complies with Company policies, procedures and processes.

· Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; completes administrative tasks correctly and timely; uses time efficiently; adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, interruptions or unexpected events.

· Problem Solving: Identifies and defines problems, gathers and analyzes information, pays attention to details; weighs relevance and accuracy of information, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions; develops and evaluates alternative solutions; makes sound decisions; resolves problems; uses logic even when dealing with emotional topics; works well independently; works well in group problem solving situations.

· Professionalism: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner; shows consistency in words and actions; accepts responsibility for own actions; reacts well under pressure; follows through on commitments; models high standards of ethics; maintains confidentiality.

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; fosters a quality focus in others.

· Safety and Security: Complies with safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

· Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information; prepares forms and simple reports; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and ascend fixed vertical ladders. Use of hands and arms is required to reach, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to open and close valves of various sizes manually by turning difficult-to-operate valve handles and wheels.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes, airborne particles, and concentrated chemicals which may require personal protective equipment such as a respirator and chemical suit; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Wastewater or water treatment: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location