Wastewater Treatment Operator

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC operates a water treatment system for cyanide destruction, hexavalent chromium reduction, and metals removal. The candidate will operate the treatment system in accordance with MFT procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Experience in the metal finishing industry with plating line water is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include monitoring control panels, adjusting valves, collecting weekly samples, maintaining logs, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work safely with hazardous materials.
• Able to obtain OSHA 10 and HAZWOPER 24-hour certifications.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow all MFT procedures to operate and maintain WWT system.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually to regulate flow as required.
• Observe variation in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results.
• Collect weekly effluent samples and fill out chain of custody.
• Respond to and correct situation causing alarms in the waste treatment area.
• Regulate the disposal of solutions from production lines to maintain the integrity of the WWT System.
• Alert production management of reasons for curtailing water usage in case of system malfunction.
• Keep a daily log-book of plant operations, change and update charts.
• Calibrate and clean probes.
• Operate pH meter and Hach Spectrophotometer.
• Receive bulk deliveries of 50% liquid caustic soda and bleach.
• Operate the sludge filter press and dryer.
• Maintain pump-out area and wash-out area.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment in performing job functions and do so in a safe manner.
• Serve as back-up to Chemical Maintenance as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Reading gauges

Lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

Metal Finishing Technologies operates a water treatment system for cyanide destruction, hexavalent chromium reduction, and metals removal. The candidate will be able to operate the treatment system in accordance with MFT procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Experience in the metal finishing industry with plating line water is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work safely with hazardous materials.
• The ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Able to obtain OSHA 10 and HAZWOPER 24-hour certifications.
• Must obtain a company forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing/plating water treatment plant operations.
• Current HAZWOPER certification.
• MS Office and MS Excel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all MFT procedures to operate and maintain WWT system.
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually to regulate flow as required.
• Observe variation in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results.
• Collect weekly effluent samples and fill out chain of custody.
• Respond to and correct situation causing alarms in the waste treatment area.
• Regulate the disposal of solutions from production lines to maintain the integrity of the WWT System.
• Alert production management of reasons for curtailing water usage in case of system malfunction.
• Keep a daily log-book for of plant operations, change and update charts.
• Calibrate and clean probes.
• Operate pH meter and Hach Spectrophotometer.
• Clean clarifier weekly or as necessary.
• Receive bulk deliveries of 50% liquid caustic soda and bleach.
• Operate the sludge filter press and dryer.
• Maintain pump-out area and wash-out area.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment in performing job functions and do so in a safe manner.
• Serve as back-up to Chemical Maintenance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment with Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.