Chemical WWT Operator / Lab Tech

Valence Surface Technologies; Lawrence (MA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician in Lawrence, MA to monitor and operate treatment plant equipment, ensure proper calibration of pH/ORP probes, and manage hazardous waste storage and disposal processes.

The role involves maintaining instrumentation, repairing malfunctions, and complying with environmental standards within a chemical processing facility. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working in shop conditions with PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• No specific education required stated; position involves monitoring and maintenance tasks.

Responsabilités

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers
• Operate and maintain rise pump stations
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process
• Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling
• Operate sludge pump and filter press
• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants
• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal
• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations
• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes
• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility

Connaissances

Communication

Hearing

Dexterity

Vision

Strength

Mathematics

Language

Description du poste

Essential Functions

Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary

Essential Functions

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers
• Operate and maintain rise pump stations
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process
• Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling
• Operate sludge pump and filter press
• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants
• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal
• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations
• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes
• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility

Physical Activities And Requirements Of This Position

• TALKING: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
• AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
• REPETITIVE MOTION: The employee is required to frequently stand and lift objects
• FINGER DEXTERITY: The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls
• AVERAGE VISION: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents. Must be safety oriented and able to war the appropriate attires and PPE. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer season.
• MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to communicate clearly
• Pay Rate $19.00-$21.00