Wastewater Technician
Direct Hire
New Albany, IN
Night Shift - Either Sunday – Thursday or Monday – Friday probably 9:30pm – 6:30am
$28-30/hr
Summary/Objective: To maintain and support the wastewater treatment plant equipment & system to ensure plant reliability and environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Support Plating Operations with a high level of integrity with the wastewater system needs.
- Ensure the efficient and optimum operations of the industrial effluent treatment system equipment and instrument.
- Ensure that all waste bi-products are drummed, labeled and properly stored in accordance with all environmental laws. Assist in shipments of all hazardous waste to ensure that all applicable laws are met.
- To respond and conduct preventive maintenance effectively and efficiently and suggest any improvement. Maintain and upkeep Fume Scrubbers throughout the Plating Department. Perform periodic PM on the systems per predefined schedules.
- To conduct periodic checks and routine inspection according to the system recommendation and checklist.
- Troubleshoot system issues of a mechanical and chemical nature to maintain total environmental compliance.
- Monitor and maintain the wastewater treatment system through analysis of impurities and the upkeep of daily monitoring reports. Responsible for operating the system within compliance limits.
- Ensure all equipment is operating and maintain cost effectively, safely and efficiently.
- Report maintenance progress and monitor the sequence of works in accordance with the approved timeline work program.
- To conduct filter press sludge feeding, de-sludging and bin level monitoring.
- To conduct chemical day tank top up and level monitoring including double containment check and clean up if necessary.
- Ensure the work is performed in accordance with the specifications and approved procedures.
- To comply with all company policies, procedure and standards.
- Supervise the work of subcontractors engaging in specialized in maintenance work if any.
- To perform related duties as directed.
- Special projects; as and when instructed by Management on any plant operation issue.
- Maintain and upkeep of the water supply system to provide high quality water source for the plating lines. Perform periodic PM on the system per predefined schedules.
- Adheres to all company Quality Principles and actions
Required Experience:
- 3-5 Years’ Experience in operating and managing a Wastewater system.
- Must be willing to work in a chemical environment.
- Must be able to obtain and retain a minimum Class C Wastewater License.
- Must have the ability work with heavy drums of chemicals with a drum dolly.
- Must be able to communicate with local, state, and federal agencies regarding wastewater compliance.
- Experience in ion exchanger regeneration with acid sulfuric and hydrochloric acid for weak acid cation resin and strong acid cation resin is preferred.
- Experience in installation of PVC piping and rectification of piping issues is preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting motor starter control panel/system (direct online, start delta, star delta auto transformer, soft starter and variable frequency/speed drive) is an added advantage.
Preferred Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Wastewater Certification is required. If the candidate doesn't have a license at time of hiring, then the certification needs to be in process prior to hire.
EOE (including Disability/Veterans)
How to Apply for This Job:
To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.
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