Waste Water Operator

Kelly Services; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Newburgh, IN is seeking an experienced WasteWater Operator to oversee multiple unit processes in an industrial facility. The role involves operating equipment, monitoring process controls, maintaining safety and environmental practices, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

Shifts are 12 hours on a rotating days/nights schedule (4-on/4-off). The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and hands-on maintenance skills, with ability to troubleshoot and calibrate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of on-the-job training in utilities operations, mechanical, electrical maintenance or PLC experience.
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical and programming skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and via instrumentation panels and PLC units, monitoring conditions and recording data.
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Adheres to safety practices while performing chemical deliveries and process tasks.
• Performs routine laboratory testing and samples collection.
• Maintains and inspects pipes, pumps, valves, motors, and instrumentation.
• Coordinates contractor activities to maintain process operations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Instrumentation

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational utilities training

Job description

Kelly is currently seeking an experienced WasteWater Operator in the Newburgh, IN area! This role will be on a 12 hour rotating schedule between days and nights with a 4-on-4-off structure. In a team environment with multi-craft skillsets the Operator is responsible for understanding the physical and chemical functions of treatment processes and applying their particular experience and skills to perform routine operational activities, evaluating process performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes to improve process conditions as needed. This position is responsible for multiple unit processes in an Industrial facility to achieve and satisfy the necessary operational requirements. This position performs full operations of industrial utility services including but not limited to wastewater treatment, steam boilers, high temperature hot water boilers, water filtration, and all associated support equipment. Performs predictive and corrective maintenance of all process equipment contributing to one or more skilled areas such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, instrumentation, PLC logic, and mechanical maintenance.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units following process control procedures. Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.

• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.

• Adhere to safety practices and procedures while conducting operational functions including but not limited to:

• Chemical deliveries

• Chemical process applications

• Solids handling

• Hazardous waste generation

• Housekeeping activities

• Sample collection

• Routine laboratory testing

• Inventory management

• Maintenance activities on pipes, pumps, valves, motors, mixers, tanks, etc.

• Electrical instrumentation calibration checks and maintenance

• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

• Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.

• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.

• Perform precision alignments, systematic lubrication, fluid changes, and the replacement of critical mechanical components.

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and execute necessary technical repairs to ensure operational continuity.

• Execute detailed inspections of system components to evaluate process performance and integrity.

• Coordinate contractor activities while ensuring process operations are maintained.

• Calibrate, maintain, and apply lab and field equipment and instrumentation, including pH meters, specific ion meters, analytical balances, furnaces, ovens, pipettes, titrators, and automatic samplers.

• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals and/or gas samples according to schedule.

• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.

• Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies and recommends reorder.

• Inspect flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls on instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units and diagnoses basic operational problems. Takes corrective action per procedure in the assigned area.

• Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor.

• Monitors process bulk chemical supplies and recommend reorder.

• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment.

• Learn and support operations for the areas of his/her responsibility.

• Control and create documents within the Utilities departments and maintain the department.

• Record and respond to client concerns related to the Utility department and inform management.

• Prepare, review, and modify procedures related to the Utilities department.

• Report on the department’s performance status, and quality improvements to the Operations and Maintenance Manager.

• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Work Environment

• Spends 75% of time in an operations environment and 25% in an office setting.

• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.

• Shifts are 12 hours on a rotating schedule between days and nights with a 4-on-4-off structure. Opportunities for day shift schedules are available.

Physical Requirements

• Amount of time spent – Standing 50%, Walking 50%.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Will be required to use ladders or stairs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Skilled vocational trade training and/or 2-4 years on the job equivalent training in related industrial operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical/instrumentation or PLC experience in a utilities environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing utility equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.

• Candidates with strong hands-on mechanical, electrical, and programming skills and experience are highly valued and encouraged to apply, regardless of formal degrees or certifications.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to execute both preventive and corrective maintenance protocols across facility systems.