Environmental Service Technician

Davita Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental systems is seeking an Operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Monroe. The role involves essential duties such as treatment chemical management and analytical sampling, ensuring compliance with state regulations and a commitment to environmental safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude, with a preference for individuals having one to three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes.
• Licensed operator status in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
• Manage treatment chemical storage and oil treatments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitoring.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of environmental systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

1. Operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)

• Backup Operator in Responsible Charge (BORC) - Because the Monroe facility has NPDES and Pretreatment permits, this is a state-required position, which must be licensed through the state of North Carolina.

• Analytical Sampling - Collect samples required by the Pretreatment permit. Also collect samples and perform analysis for daily in-house monitoring.


• Treatment Chemical Management - Monitor treatment chemical storage tank levels and makes additions as necessary.


• Used Oil Treatment and Recycling - Treat used oil and coolants from the Monroe & Bakers plants using various treatment technologies.


• Maintenance - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for the WWTP.


• On Call - The Lead Environmental Technician or the Environmental Technician are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

1. Cooling Towers (Critical for Melt operations and several other production operations.)

Chemically treat each cooling tower weekly, check for proper operation and check primary make-up water source (city/pond).

1. Underground Storage Tank

Perform weekly check of the UST leak detection system, cathodic protection and interstitial piping in accordance with state regulations.

D. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit

• Record daily pond discharge.


• Operate and maintain the oil skimmer on the pond effluent and maintain a log of all maintenance items in accordance with the state issued NPDES Permit.

E. Spill Prevention, Containment and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC Plan)

Perform weekly inspection of potential sources of oil spills and maintain records in accordance with state requirements.

F. Universal Wastes

Collect and package Universal Wastes including fluorescent lightbulbs, mercury switches and Ni-Ca batteries.

G. Pond Water Cooling System (Critical system provides over 3 million gallons of cooling water per day for use in the Melt Shop and other critical operations.)

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pond water cooling system including the pumps, sand filters, valves, piping & controls (excluding plant piping).

1. Hazardous, Special Industrial and General Wastes

Responsible for proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous, special and general wastes for the Monroe Plant.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or GED


2. Mechanical aptitude


3. One year and up to including three years of experience


4. Knowledge of environmental systems

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.