Job Description

Industrial Groundwater Treatment Facility Operator

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and monitor equipment, meters, and gauges to assess the operational status of the water treatment system.
• Collect and test water and wastewater samples using field testing equipment and color analysis standards.
• Record and compile operational data into routine reports, logs, and spreadsheets, either manually or electronically.
• Operate and adjust equipment controls to treat wastewater, targeting both inorganic and organic constituents.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and lubrication of equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, process conveyance lines, pumps, and other work areas utilizing hand tools, power tools, and mobile equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee plant workers involved in routine operations and maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical systems and controls, ranging from 12-volt DC to 480-volt AC.
• Assist with all aspects of operation, maintenance, and monitoring of industrial wastewater treatment facilities.

Key Knowledge Areas:

• Practical operational and maintenance knowledge of various equipment, including air monitoring tools (PID), granular activated carbon and multimedia filtration systems, centrifugal and chemical feed pumps, air-operated diaphragm pumps, and colorimeters (HACH) for field screening.
• Proficiency in using conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and ORP meters and analyzers.
• Familiarity with power supply system operations and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret design, as-built, and P&ID diagrams.
• General understanding of SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems.
• Proficiency with desktop computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• While an N-license in industrial wastewater treatment is not required, it is highly preferred.
• Ideal candidates should have strong mechanical skills and experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, or building maintenance.

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