Wastewater & Biogas Plant Operator (Day/Night Shift)

Divert; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $32/hour

Benefits: health, vision & dental

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Divert is hiring a Plant Operator for its wastewater facility in Jessup, MD. The role involves daily operation, maintenance, and monitoring of WW treatment and AD processes, with 4/3 day shift rotations (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am). Safety and precise documentation are essential.

The ideal candidate has HS Diploma, WW treatment/AD experience, and a MD 5A Wastewater certificate or willingness to obtain one. Applicants should be comfortable with SCADA, instrumentation, and heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in WW treatment and/or AD facilities.
• Possession of an MD 5A Wastewater certificate or willingness to obtain one via reciprocity.
• Knowledge and experience operating advanced wastewater treatment systems (BNR/ENR).
• Knowledge and experience operating a Membrane Bioreactor desirable.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls, and SCADA systems.
• Able to perform basic water quality or other laboratory analysis.
• Knowledge of the operation of solids dewatering equipment.
• Knowledge of CHP, biomethane upgrading technology, flares, and gas blowers desired.
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, agitators, de-packagers, conveyors, separators, etc.
• Experience in the safe operation of rolling equipment such as forklifts, front end loaders, skid steers, cranes, and manlifts, a plus.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.
• Familiar with PPE and general safe work practices related to Confined Space, Hot Work Permits, Respirator, Working at Height, First Aid, etc.
• Maintain a residence within a commutable distance of the facility to respond to emergencies within 1 hour if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Competent with technology and the Microsoft use Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activities related to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Perform all operational and minor maintenance duties.
• Maintain tidiness and general good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Assist with the intake and record keeping of organic feedstock materials as required.
• Monitor AD feeding, gas production, digestate production, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform all duties related to the operation of the biological processes of the AD and wastewater treatment and make minor process control adjustments as required to ensure proper operation.
• Perform regular checks of mechanical equipment, including pumps, mixers, screens, valves, boilers, gas equipment, etc. and determine the need to adjust, repair, and carry out basic service of equipment.
• Monitor chemical use, receive deliveries, and make minor dosing adjustments as required to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure the plant is operating within its parameters as related to health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Communicate with maintenance and biological support team to ensure efficient running of the plant.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and book work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

WW ops

SCADA & instrumentation

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

MD 5A Wastewater cert

Tools

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Divert is hiring a Plant Operator for its wastewater facility in Jessup, MD. The role involves daily operation, maintenance, and monitoring of WW treatment and AD processes, with 4/3 day shift rotations (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am). Safety and precise documentation are essential.

The ideal candidate has HS Diploma, WW treatment/AD experience, and a MD 5A Wastewater certificate or willingness to obtain one. Applicants should be comfortable with SCADA, instrumentation, and heavy equipment.