Waste Management jobs in United Kingdom

Waste Water Treatment Operator

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/

Job Department: COR Quality Control

Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor

Work Schedule: Varies; 12-hour shift

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Waste Water Treatment Operator is responsible for water treatment and distribution systems. This includes both potable water and waste water. Functions involve the maintenance and repair of water distribution and treatment equipment. This position will take measurements of water quality and adjust the chemicals used to ensure water meets parent-company standards. Requires basic knowledge of Federal and State water quality regulations. Works under the supervision of the Director of Quality Control and must be able to effectively take direction.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

*WATER ROOM (Conventional Lime Treatment System):

- Add chemicals such as chlorine, or lime, to disinfect, treat water to meet state, federal and parent company standards.

- Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.

- Required to check daily H2O reports at required intervals.

- Required to check flow rates on the Conventional Lime Treatment System and sludge for the system after check.

- Collect samples for testing purposes both in-house testing and third-party labs.

- Record operational data or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

- Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.

- Must meet Steaming of Carbon Towers requirements and annual carbon Change-out.

- Must back wash and forward wash all sand filters and carbon towers.

- Required to check UV systems.

- Must change polisher filters once a month.

- Must sanitize H2O system twice a year.

- Required to rebuild lime sulfate pumps, isolators, etc.

- Must keep H2O room extremely clean and locked at all times.

- Required to change chlorine gas cylinders.

*WATER ROOM (RO System):

- Required to check daily H2O reports at required intervals.

- Required to check flow rates on the RO System.

- Required to Calibrate Ozone monitors and test equipment.

- Collect samples for testing purposes both in-house testing and third party labs.

- Must meet Steaming of Carbon Towers requirements and annual carbon Change-out.

- Must back wash and forward wash all sand filters and carbon towers.

- Required to check UV systems.

- Must change polisher filters once a month.

- Must keep H2O room extremely clean and locked at all times.

- Required to change chlorine gas cylinders.

*WASTE TREATMENT AREAS:

- Required to document Influent of city water and effluents of the waste treatment flowrates.

- Maintain proper levels of waste treatment chemicals.

- Required to check flow rates on the waste Treatment System.

- Required to Calibrate probes/monitors and test equipment.

- Must change polisher filters once a month.

- Must perform daily olfactory testing.

- Collect samples for testing purposes both in-house testing and third party labs.

- Must keep Waste Treatment room extremely clean and locked at all times.

- Must have general knowledge of how a waste treatment system operates including process flow, oil separation, biology, air sampling, tank level controls, etc.

- Must have general working knowledge of motors, pumps, compressors and air actuated valves.

*FOOD SAFETY:

- Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110.

- Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes.

- Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.

*Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

*Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.

*Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.

*Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.

*Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.

*Honor and follow through on all business commitments.

Competencies

*Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

*Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

*Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

*Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

*Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

*Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

*Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

*Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

*Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

*Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

*Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply mathematical operations to daily tasks; Tracking Stales & Shortages

Supervisory responsibilities

NA

Work environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from hot, cold, wet, or dry for all for extended periods.

Physical demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Required education and experience

• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Experience:

- Prior waste water experience or work-related skill; Required

• HMI experience and SPC Training; Preferred
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Other duties

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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