Job Summary
Location : Stanton, TN
This position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and performing routine maintenance on all equipment located within the newly constructed Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP) located at Fords Blue Oval City complex.
Work is performed under direct supervision of a Plant Manager or Lead Operator and performance is reviewed against an established set of goals and Company policies and procedures.
The IWTP will receive and process 500K GPD of industrial wastewater from the automotive plants Final Assembly and Paint Shop (E-Coat).
The IWTP equipment includes the following : tanks, mixers, pumps, valves, thickeners, rakes, filter presses, totes, UF equipment, instrumentation, control valves and PLC control systems.
Key Accountabilities
Assures that the plant operates within all required standards, including discharge permit requirements
Monitors treatment equipment, tank levels and processes
Controls flows throughout the IWTP
Conducts multiple rounds per shift to inspect equipment, ensures systems are functional, collects / logs performance data, and communicates operational problems as they arise
Ensures accuracy of shift operating logs, data, and records
Monitors daily consumption and inventory of chemicals and initiates action to replenish as needed
Responds to alarms and abnormalities and takes corrective actions consistent with established operating procedures and prudent industry best practices and provides accurate information, analysis, recommendations, reports, and appropriate follow-up plans
Performs all shift operations and routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment
Performs routine water chemistry testing, takes samples, runs / interprets laboratory tests, and adds appropriate chemicals as needed to ensure adherence to water quality specifications
Cleans and maintains plant facilities and equipment in accordance with plant housekeeping standards
Performs all duties in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures
Participation in the basic safety processes as key member of the Site Safety Committee, leading monthly safety meetings and having a shared responsibility for the site's overall safety performance
Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary
Assist with developing and revising operations and maintenance procedures as required
Performs other duties necessary to fulfill plant requirements
Communicates and coordinates activities with company, customer, and vendor personnel
Assists other team members and works with all departments to support corporate and plant goals
Handles and uses chemicals in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins as needed
Participates in assigned continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility
Completes time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents accurately and timely
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Must possess appropriate Wastewater Operator license / certification as required by the State of Tennessee. Work involves performing some difficult and complex functions requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.
Work shifts rotate and the Wastewater Plant Operator frequently works alone.
Other Qualifications
Ability to learn and become proficient in all IWTP systems
Complete site-specific qualification training and periodic testing
Knowledge of IWTP safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as testing, chemical handling, energy systems and confined spaces
Knowledge of and ability to understand fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, fluid flow and water chemistry
Ability to operate valves, switches, controls, keyboards, and other devices associated with an IWTP
Ability to locate, troubleshoot, and correct problems with mechanical systems ancillary equipment
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to operate and maintain various test equipment
Ability to operate a fork truck
Familiarity with PLC interfaces
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Proficient with email
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to : frequently stand, walk, or climb and occasionally stoop, kneel or crawl.
It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee can : talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms extensively.
The employee in this classification will be required to frequently lift objects of up to 35 pounds in weight. Occasionally, the employee will have to lift or move objects of up to 50 pounds in weight.
In addition, the employee will push or pull up to 70 pounds in weight occasionally.
Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat / cold, wet and / or humid conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and / or machinery.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Last updated : 2024-03-31
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