Chemical WWT Operator / Lab Tech

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a technician to monitor and maintain wastewater treatment processes, including instrumentation, probes, and pumps. The role involves hazardous waste handling, labeling, and compliance with safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating and repairing equipment, calibrating sensors, and assisting in disposal planning while wearing proper PPE in a shop environment with potential extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment, gauges, and charts; replace equipment when necessary.
• Operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Calibrate and maintain pH and ORP probes and controllers.
• Label and store hazardous waste containers with proper labeling.
• Review manifests and assist in disposal planning.
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Math ability

Job description

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

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