Wastewater operator-1

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Coach

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Wastewater Operator for our PA Metem Site to manage the operation and maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment plant. You will control acid neutralization/chemical precipitation, monitor controls, and ensure regulatory compliance across permit parameters.

You will also oversee hazardous waste handling, shipments, and coordination with EHS for safety and reporting, while maintaining logs and supporting daily plant operations and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years operating experience in an industrial wastewater plant.
• Basic computer skills (email, data logging).
• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the treatment plant to control flow and processing of discharged material.
• Monitor system controls and adjust valves to regulate effluent flow.
• Maintain operation logs including flow rates, pH, and discharge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine tests to ensure compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste streams and coordinate waste shipments.
• Coordinate with EHS for safety, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee bulk material receiving and deliveries.
• Perform PM and cleaning on equipment.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Data logging

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

DOT certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wastewater Operator will perform overall operation and maintenance of our industrial waste treatment plant, controlling the acid neutralization/chemical precipitation process in accordance with permit discharge parameters. In addition to treatment plant operations, this role will manage hazardous waste handling and shipments, oversee bulk material receiving, maintain wash and rinse tank preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, and coordinate directly with EHS personnel to ensure site safety, permit adherence, and regulatory compliance.

Wastewater Operator (PA Metem Site)

What you’ll do:

• Operate equipment in the treatment plant to control the flow and processing of discharged material.
• Monitor system controls and adjusting valves (manually or remotely) to regulate the flow of effluent discharge.
• Observe operating conditions, interpret control readings, and evaluate test results to manage influent water flow through filtering, flocculation, and clarification processes.
• Maintain comprehensive operation logs, recording flow rates, pH levels, and discharge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine tests and analyses to ensure compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste streams, including proper handling, storage, and coordination of waste shipments.
• Coordinate with EHS personnel for safety protocols, permit reporting, and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee bulk material receiving and deliveries.
• Operate evaporation process for waste material.
• Perform PM and cleanout on parts flusher and parts washer.
• Maintain waste stream.
• Manage daily water and utility usage readings.
• Montior and maintain DI bottle inventory and coordinate exchanges on equipment.
• Monitor waste acid storage tanks and raw acid storage tanks to ensure containment integrity and align processing with production needs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment chemical stock levels.
• Carry out routine maintenance and housekeeping in the plant and waste treatment area.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of operating experience in an industrial wastewater plant.
• Basic computer skills (email, data logging).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including occasional weekend shifts.
• DOT certification or equivalent in hazardous waste transportation laws.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, safety shoes, splash jacket, face shield, other as needed).
• Export Control: This role requires access to technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

What will make you stand out:

• Completion of PADEP-recognized industrial wastewater training.
• PADEP Industrial Wastewater Operator license (Class B or higher preferred).
• Advanced RCRA hazardous waste training.
• Ability to run forklift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, safety, and regulatory integrity.

Pay Transparency:

• The pay range for this position is $23.00/hr - $29.00/hr.
• The position will remain open until a candidate is identified for offer. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information:

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 17, 2026.

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays.
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously.

That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity.

“Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems.

“Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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