Wastewater Treatment Operator - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Perdue Hill (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Perdue Hill, AL is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to support the Environmental team in safety, environmental compliance, and asset reliability. The role offers a 12-hour rotating shift with overtime and weekend/holiday work.

Starting pay is $25.34 per hour, with a schedule reflecting 4 days on, 7 off, etc. Training and certifications are required for sampling and permit compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to accurately and safely use equipment including measuring equipment and basic hand tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry and document creation.
• Be able to work from a boat and to obtain a boating license to perform river surveys.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn the startup, shutdown, and steady state operation of the Landfill Leachate System, Water Treatment Plant, and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Able to use 4site and LOTO programs.
• Identify equipment performance issues and coordinate necessary maintenance activities.
• Attend and complete mandatory training for sampling/testing compliance activities to back up control room operator (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.).
• Learn and understand the requirements as specified in the facility NPDES discharge permit.
• Understand the RIM Management process.
• Strong analytical skills to make quick decisions that could stabilize the plant during upset conditions.
• Monitor process variables and maintain efficient and compliant operations.
• Maintains strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment.
• Communicate with other crew members to identify gaps, and help develop strategies to address.
• Maintain cleanliness in designated work area.
• Be self-motivated and able to work alone.
• Economic thinker, analytical, resourceful, and problem solver.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Perdue Hill, AL is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator to support the Environmental team in safety, environmental compliance, and asset reliability. The role offers a 12-hour rotating shift with overtime and weekend/holiday work.

Starting pay is $25.34 per hour, with a schedule reflecting 4 days on, 7 off, etc. Training and certifications are required for sampling and permit compliance.