Effluent Treatment Operator - Safe Wastewater Tech

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group Limited in Peterhead is looking for a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Operator to ensure the efficient functioning of the effluent treatment plant. Key responsibilities include monitoring plant operations, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in hazardous waste environments. This position emphasizes excellent customer service and the maintaining of high work standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health & Safety within a hazardous waste environment.
• Reliable, adaptable, and conscientious.
• Strong problem-solving skills particularly in wastewater or process industries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation and conditions of the plant effectively.
• Carry out routine activities to ensure smooth running of the process.
• Perform first-line maintenance on pumps and equipment.
• Record and document all process information and analysis results.
• Maintain high standards of work and equipment.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge in hazardous waste environment

Communication and teamwork

Ability to work independently under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Working at Height Certification

Driving License

Job description

Reporting to the NUK Waste Transfer Station Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to process wastewater through the effluent treatment plant in the efficient manner possible. Perform a range of activities including testing, routine checks, maintenance, and problem solving to ensure that services are delivered to time cost and quality standards. Ensure all statutory quality and safety polices and regulations are satisfied, and that all company policies are implemented and maintained to the required standard. Key responsibilities are:

• Safely and effectively monitor the operation of the process and conditions of the plant, making adjustments of controls.
• Carry out a range of routine activities to time and quality standards to ensure the smooth running of the overall process on a day-to-day basis.
• Carry out first line maintenance lifting and unblocking pumps, equipment checks, greasing.
• Ensure and maintain a superior level of aesthetics and housekeeping in and around the plant, equipment and buildings.
• To draw samples and test as required ensuring the optimal running of all plant and equipment.
• Record and document all process information and analysis results.
• Ensure equipment and resources are used, maintained and replaced appropriately to meet business standards.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures in order to ensure the safety of self and others and minimise risk.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Health and Safety and Company Operating Procedures
• Maintain a very high standard of work, take pride and ownership of the plant, and look after the assets.
• Provide an appropriate response to emergency situations whilst on shift.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a hazardous waste environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Reliable, adaptable, and conscientious approach
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Driving License
• Working at Height Certification
• Problem solving skills particularly in wastewater or process industries.
• Experience handling waste and dangerous chemicals.