PAD Operator

VACCO Industries, a Subsidary of ESCO Technologies Inc.; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VACCO Industries, a Subsidary of ESCO Technologies Inc., is seeking a wastewater treatment operator in California to manage and monitor water treatment processes, equipment, and chemical handling. The role emphasizes maintaining safe operation, accurate recordkeeping, and adherence to environmental permits and procedures.

The position requires reading gauges, sampling, balancing chemical treatment, and routine maintenance of pumps, valves, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Must have basic reading comprehension and writing ability for reports and instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for safety and operations.
• Ability to interpret safety rules and procedural manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and adjust meters and gauges to ensure proper operation of the system.
• Sample and measure water quality, repair valves, pumps and equipment.
• Treat waste process chemicals and rinse water per SOPs.
• Operate wastewater system, record readings, collect samples.
• Manage tank levels and documentation, perform daily inspections and log keeping.
• Operate filter press and sludge dryer; manage hazardous waste handling and storage.
• Hard copy logs and spill logs; support emergency response as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree helpful

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe operation of wastewater and chemical treatment system by controlling equipment such as pumps, valves and other equipment and processes to remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals and microorganisms from water and disposing of removed waste materials according to VACCO’s industrial waste sewer discharge permit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Required to read, interpret and adjust meters and gauges to insure that equipment and processes are working properly.

Using a variety of instruments sample and measure water quality making any required repairs to valves, pumps and other equipment using common hand and power tools.

Treat waste process chemicals and acid/alkaline rinse water using written standard operating procedures.

Operate waste water system, record meter readings, collect samples of wastewater and chemistries.

Based on results of readings, treat waste chemicals appropriately in order to obtain proper level results prior to discharging to clarifier and subsequently to County sanitation.

Operate filter press to remove sludge cake. Operates sludge dryer to dry filter cake. Transfers dried sludge to the hazardous waste bin and refill etchers.

Transports hazardous materials and chemicals around the plant using a forklift. Stores chemicals with compatible group of chemicals.

Observe tank levels maintaining operation of data recording units such as pH recorder and tank level recorder.

Responsible for conducting daily/weekly/monthly inventory of chemicals used on a regular basis as well as waste chemical inventory

Clean, calibrate and maintain pH instruments units.

Responsible for repair and maintenance of all the equipment used for waste processing systems such as valves, filters, pumps and chemical dispensing units.

Keep daily log of waste water treatment system and all Pad activities noting any significant changes in levels, possible irregularities, keeping track of individual activities with regard to equipment use by performing daily inspections in waste treatment and chemical storage area

Complete process forms as required and maintain spill log.

Keeps daily log of tank levels in order to troubleshoot for any leaking or malfunction prior to any scheduled County inspection or as part of permit condition.

Accepts waste from other part of plant. Inspect waste drums and containers for proper labeling.

Appropriately empty and fill all machines in Etch Room following all safety procedures currently in place.

Use company vehicle to pick up parts and/or materials for on-going maintenance projects.

Participates on the Emergency Response Team.

Must maintain a clean and efficient work area while adhering to all company policies, procedures and safety standards.

Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional overtime as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in similar position in a manufacturing environment preferred. Working knowledge of MS software such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to write simple reports and internal correspondence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum of two (2) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. An AA degree or certificate in water quality and wastewater treatment technology helpful but not required to be considered for this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to read and understand MSDS guidelines and instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to appropriately gauge tank levels.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid California Drivers license with proof of good driving history. Annual forklift training and certification. Forty (40) hour Hazmat training. Lock out/tag out training. Hazard communication (HazCom) MSDS and DOT HM126 Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the sense of smell and taste.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Majority of work is performed in a typical production plant, shop environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous chemicals and waste chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Proper safety training and equipment is provided to employee for the safe performance of required duties.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it seems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.