Wastewater Plant Operator & Hazardous Waste Specialist

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

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking an Environmental Technician to monitor and maintain wastewater treatment equipment and hazardous waste handling at our facility in Massachusetts. The role involves operating pumps, calibrating sensors, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will work with instrumentation, manage hazardous materials, and support continuous process improvements while wearing required PPE in a challenging shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous waste handling or wastewater operations is preferred.
• Ability to read gauges, recorders and control equipment accurately.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear PPE in a chemical processing environment.

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
• 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

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Calibration

Safety protocols

Chemical handling

Communication

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking an Environmental Technician to monitor and maintain wastewater treatment equipment and hazardous waste handling at our facility in Massachusetts. The role involves operating pumps, calibrating sensors, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will work with instrumentation, manage hazardous materials, and support continuous process improvements while wearing required PPE in a challenging shop environment.