Wastewater Treatment Operator/Technician

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

Wastewater Operator/TechnicianThe Wastewater Operator/Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of an industrial wastewater treatment system. This role has primary responsibility for a 14-million-gallon anaerobic digester and supporting treatment processes, including aeration/activated sludge, anoxic treatment, clarifiers, and sludge handling.ResponsibilitiesOperate 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 process and laboratory data to identify trends and make appropriate 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 process issues and coordinate with maintenance and electrical personnel when specialized repairs are required.Maintain accurate operating records and follow all environmental, chemical-handling, confined-space, LOTO, electrical, and plant safety requirements.QualificationsPrior 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.Training will be provided on the complete wastewater treatment system.You should be proficient in:Troubleshooting SkillsFood and Beverage ManufacturingFood Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)Motor Replacement/Repair/MaintenanceMaintenance and Repair SkillsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)