Waste Water Technician

Mount Franklin Food; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Franklin Food in El Paso, TX, is seeking a Wastewater Operator to monitor the treatment system, manage pH levels, test samples, and adjust chemical feeds to meet discharge standards.

The role focuses on calibrating instruments, performing routine lab analyses, collecting samples, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring GMPs and safety protocols. This is a 1-year experience position requiring willingness to work in a manufacturing setting and to escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in wastewater or related field.
• Ability to wear PPE and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of basic chemical handling and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment.
• Calibrate instrumentation per documentation.
• Perform routine water testing and adjust chemical feed.
• Collect samples and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Follow GMPs and food safety practices.
• Escalate safety concerns when needed.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Instrumentation calibration

Laboratory testing

Pumps repair

Safety PPE

Troubleshooting

Tools

Multimeter

Ammeter

Hand tools

Job description

Summary of JobSolid problem-solving and troubleshooting, monitoring wastewater pit and the staging tanks to prevent wastewater spills. Adjust the pH of the water prior to processing the water. Testing the water with chemicals provided and adjusting the chemical feed system to the optimum operating levels. Monitor and judge the levels allowed to be discharged as sewage to the City of El Paso.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform standard tests to ensure proper operation of the wastewater system and troubleshoot components when problems arise.Calibrate instrumentation per documentation.Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment.Use appropriate PPE.Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, including rebuilding pumps; coordinate standard PMs and repairs with the maintenance departmentMaintain accurate records.Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environmentProperly collect samples of wastewater from the water treatment plant, test the samples for pH and reactivity to processing chemical and make adjustments using the chemical provided to bring discharge water to a proper level. Adjustment of processing chemicals to ensure the minimum quality standards are met.Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalating up if needed.Monitoring and sampling tests to maintain compliance with Federal State and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, and stormwater and sludge management.Complies and enforces food quality and food safety.Complies and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Education and Qualifications1 year of experience requiredPhysical RequirementsAbility to wear personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection.Must be capable of climbing stairs, occasional kneeling, squatting lift of 50 plus poundsCore CompetenciesTechnical Skills · Knowledge of operation methods, procedures, wastewater machinery, and pumping stations · General understanding of wet chemical processes is essential. · Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools. · Previous experience in a Food manufacturing environment desirable. · Sheetrock wall repair knowledge · Knowledge of plumbing work · Knowledge in the use of electrical measurement tools. (Multimeter and ammeter) · Knowledge in repair of centrifugal pumps for water systems.Soft Skills · Able to work on other tasks as assignedThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.