DAF Wastewater Operator — Onsite O&M Specialist

Leidos LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator (WWT Operator) to operate, repair, and maintain a small-scale industrial dissolved air flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment plant. The role entails on-site DAF system operation, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure discharge permits are met.

Responsibilities include O&M, supervising subcontractors, and maintaining thorough documentation. The position requires a High school diploma with 2+ years of wastewater experience and a current

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years' relevant experience treating industrial wastewater.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with valid 8-Hour refresher training.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering field work in a safe manner.
• Ability to work independently to schedule and complete routine field duties.
• Good organizational and project documentation skills.
• Good communications skills and ability to interact with client and Leidos team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work at night/weekends/extended hours when site needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform O&M including operational checks, sampling and monitoring of pH, turbidity, temperature and surfactants, chemical calibration of pumps, bench top testing, equipment troubleshooting, and minor maintenance of mechanical components in accordance with equipment O&M Manuals.
• Schedule and oversee subcontractors conducting electrical and plumbing repairs of the system.
• Document compliance with project sampling procedures, including specific sample collection methods and documentation, complete daily logs and system documentation, and assist in data interpretation.
• May support sampling of groundwater, collecting water level data, and storm water sampling during precipitation events.
• Comply with Leidos site specific Health & Safety Plan.
• Communicate directly with the site facility engineer as well as the Leidos Project Engineer located in Oakland, CA.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

System monitoring

Sampling

Operations/maintenance

HAZWOPER

Independent work

Documentation

Communication

Valid driver's license

Shift flexibility

Tools

DAF knowledge

Washington State license/certification

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator (WWT Operator) to operate, repair, and maintain a small-scale industrial dissolved air flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment plant. The role entails on-site DAF system operation, monitoring, and performance evaluation to ensure discharge permits are met.

Responsibilities include O&M, supervising subcontractors, and maintaining thorough documentation. The position requires a High school diploma with 2+ years of wastewater experience and a current