Wastewater Systems Technician – Anaerobic Digester Expert

Torrey Holistics; Gooding (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks a Wastewater Operator/Technician to safely operate and monitor a 14-million-gallon anaerobic digester and supporting wastewater processes. You will collect samples, run lab tests, and adjust operations based on data to ensure compliant treatment performance.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge and a focus on safety around chemicals and equipment, with opportunities for maintenance and hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial wastewater operations preferred.
• Basic electrical experience, including familiarity with 480-volt systems.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, industrial equipment, and wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the anaerobic digester and supporting wastewater treatment processes, including flows, tanks, pressure, levels, temperature, pH, mixing, and biogas systems.
• Monitor aeration/activated-sludge and anoxic treatment processes, clarifiers, and sludge-handling equipment to maintain effective treatment performance.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform laboratory testing; use data to identify trends and make operating adjustments.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and monitor pumps, motors, blowers, mixers, valves, piping, instrumentation, and other treatment equipment.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Identify equipment failures and coordinate with maintenance and electrical personnel for repairs.
• Maintain accurate operating records and follow all environmental, chemical-handling, confined-space, LOTO, electrical, and plant safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Electrical basics

Job description

Torrey Holistics seeks a Wastewater Operator/Technician to safely operate and monitor a 14-million-gallon anaerobic digester and supporting wastewater processes. You will collect samples, run lab tests, and adjust operations based on data to ensure compliant treatment performance.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge and a focus on safety around chemicals and equipment, with opportunities for maintenance and hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.