Pay Range: $35/hr. – $45/hr. based on experience and qualifications.
We are looking for a Waste Water Treatment Operator to be responsible for the operation and administration of the waste water pre-treatment plant in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a 2nd shift opportunity 1:30PM to 9:30PM with occasional Saturday's when running production and it goes to 12hrs when covering vacations. The position will be required to backfill staffing outages and serve in an on-call capacity as needed .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for all tasks in support of compliant operation of the wastewater treatment plant
Performs all tasks to successfully operate wastewater treatment plant in full compliance with operating permit
Performs mechanical preventive maintenance as required
Initiates, as necessary, repairs to treatment system equipment, to include assessment and implementation of repairs to pumping, control and processing systems and controls
Promotes communication by writing reports on plant operations, productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives. Provides, as necessary, information and data to Department Manager to support communications with local, state and or federal agencies
Keeps management informed of machinery and facility problems
Promotes quality control and strong and sustained communications with Environmental Health & Safety Department Manager
Performs routine preventative maintenance activities
Assists with revising WWTP operating procedures and compliance plans as necessary, assesses operational performance, and implements corrective actions as necessary with consultation to Department Manager
Serves as departmental resource assisting Department Manager to respond to varied environmental matters that may include water conservation, process optimization initiatives, compliance initiatives
Manages environmental, health and safety or process optimization projects on an as needed basis and as assigned
Is responsible for performing immediate repairs to mission critical wastewater treatment plant equipment
Serves as part of Home Market Food’s on call Emergency Response and First Responder Team on a 24/7 basis . Must be capable of arriving to HMF within an hour of receipt of emergency call
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1- 5 years of experience in industrial waste water operations, to include experience with and familiarity with varied chemical and mechanical waste treatment techniques, systems and technologies
Familiarity with basic chemistry, plumbing, electrical & engineering principles is required
Ability to perform inspections, testing and repair of waste processing systems
Massachusetts Grade 4M Class Municipal Waste Water License or higher required
Massachusetts Department of Safety Class 1 Hoisting License is desired but not required
OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training is desired, as is OSHA 10- hour General Industry training (required to participate in company’s Occupational Safety and Environmental Training programs)
Knowledge of lock out tag out, arc flash, confined space entry practices and procedures and ability to participate in our respiratory protection program
Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering related drawings and specifications
Current First Aid and CPR certification is desired but not required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer systems
Familiarity with OSHA, MADEP, MWRA and EPA regulations is desirable
Proficiency in English language is required and the ability to quickly convey in concise, practical terms treatment plant operational conditions and any issues
Schedule flexibility, some Sundays on a rotational basis
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. However, on occasion tasks may require the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and may take place in confined spaces
Duties…