Wastewater Operator Level 3

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a full-time environmental technician to monitor and maintain equipment in a chemical processing facility. You will manage hazardous waste handling, operate pumps and valves, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working with hazardous chemicals, and wearing PPE in a shop environment that can reach high temperatures. Strong safety awareness is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents.
• Must be safety oriented and wear PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; replace equipment when necessary.
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers.
• Operate and maintain rise pump stations.
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
• Set up hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling.
• Operate sludge pump and filter press.
• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area.
• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants.
• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers.
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal.
• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance.
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations.
• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes.
• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility.

Skills

Effective communication

Hearing ability

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary

Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant

Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment

Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers

Operate and maintain rise pump stations

Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process

Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling

Operate sludge pump and filter press

Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area

Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants

Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers

Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal

Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance

Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations

Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes

Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

TALKING:

Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly

AVERAGE HEARING:

Able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

REPETITIVE MOTION:

The employee is required to frequently stand and lift objects

FINGER DEXTERITY:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls

AVERAGE VISION:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves working with and around hazardous chemicals, paints and solvents. Must be safety oriented and able to war the appropriate attires and PPE. The majority of work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer season.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to communicate clearly

Pay Rate

$25.00-$30.00

Retention Bonus

$1,500.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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