Wastewater Treatment Operator

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) in Warren, MI is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to manage the plant processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires deep knowledge of chemical treatment and sampling, with hands-on duties spanning operation, maintenance and safety documentation.

Eight years of industrial wastewater experience and necessary certifications are required. The position is on-site with full-time hours at the facility, offering stable employment in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eight years of documented experience as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Licenses and/or certifications required by local/state/federal law.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime, including holidays.
• Ability to descend/climb up to 30 rungs to access tanks and equipment.
• Ability to detect and differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical treatment of oils, lubricants, greases, coolants, acids and alkalis to meet pretreatment discharge requirements.
• Collect, sample, monitor and test wastewater to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Read blueprints and technical instructions to operate equipment per specifications.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities, including test results.
• Inspect equipment and assist in maintenance and repairs of plant equipment and instruments.

Skills

Reading technical instructions

Blueprint interpretation

Shift flexible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The starting hourly base pay rate $44.51

The Wastewater Treatment Operator must have a general knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant including: Performing chemical treatment of oil, metal working lubricants, grease, coolants, acids and alkalis and other waste products to meet pretreatment discharge requirements; performing all aspects of wastewater collecting, sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process, storm water, and sludge/solids management; ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations; reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions; maintaining daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, calibrations, details of equipment malfunctions, and maintenance work; observing and interpreting readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of wastewater treatment operation to ensure they are operating properly; inspecting equipment on a regular basis which may require the installation, maintenance and repair of the plant equipment including pumps, piping, valves, meters and gauges; assisting in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment including laboratory instruments, equipment and process machinery.

Basic Requirements

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Eight (8) years of documented experience as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator in a manufacturing environment
• Must hold licenses and/or certifications required by local, state and/or federal law applicable to the performance of the job in the plant to which the successful candidate is assigned
• Ability to work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to descend and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system process tanks and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to detect and differentiate colors, with or without reasonable accommodation

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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