Technician, Waste Water Treatment

The Waste Water Treatment Technician oversees, operates and maintains a complex industrial wastewater pretreatment system that contains a variety of wastewater treatment processes and auxiliary equipment for the processing and handling of industrial wastewater and generated industrial byproducts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor all wastewater pretreatment plant equipment and make necessary adjustments based on findings.
• Take periodic samples and perform and record the results of various laboratory tests to assess and monitor the condition of the system and determine optimal chemical and biological treatment.
• Maintain the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control and record keeping procedures.
• Read and record meter and gauge readings.
• Maintain plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, computer data entry and chemical inventories.
• In accordance with the Wastewater Discharge Permit, collect and submit all required effluent sampled to a certified laboratory.
• Ensure timely reporting to local authorities and facility management if an upset or exceedance occurs.
• Performs ground maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies.