Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Brown and Caldwell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental engineering firm seeks an experienced industrial wastewater treatment plant operator in Valdosta, GA. You will manage daily treatment operations and compliance checks while supporting new projects, enabling your professional growth within the company. A comprehensive benefits package awaits alongside a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in a related position preferred.
• Experience working in a hazardous waste industrial setting.
• Computer proficiency for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance activities at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Collect compliance samples and conduct on-site testing.
• Coordinate site compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Industrial water treatment plant operations

System monitoring and troubleshooting

Legal knowledge of chemical handling

Data entry and reporting

Communication skills

Mechanical inclination

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

Valid Industrial Wastewater Treatment System Operator’s License in GA

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced industrial wastewater treatment plant operator to support operations and maintenance (O&M) activities at our remediation site in Valdosta, GA. These activities include but are not limited to daily treatment system operations, compliance sample collection, and equipment maintenance. The position will also have opportunities to provide support on new projects, building experience for growth inside the company.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Industrial water treatment plant operations
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
• System maintenance and light repairs
• System monitoring and troubleshooting
• SCADA system monitoring
• Working with project manager to monitor and improve water treatment
• Collection of water samples
• On-site testing
• Chemical handling
• Coordination with other stakeholders at the site to assure compliance with our client’s strict process and H&S protocols
• Support efforts to implement site protocol including, but not limited to, management of change and safe work permits.
• Embrace and promote BC’s H&S culture as well as embrace and promote our client’s H&S protocol and procedures
• Computer data entry and reporting of operations data, water level data, laboratory data
• Other tasks as assigned
• 6+ years’ experience in a related position preferred
• Valid Industrial Wastewater Treatment System Operator’s License in the state of GA required.
• Experience working in a hazardous waste industrial setting
• Must be adept at using the computer for routine data entry
• Knowledge of requirements and necessary documentation associated with protocols for an open and active industrial project site
• Ability to embrace and promote all Health and Safety requirements
• Must be mechanically inclined and willing to work with their hands
• Must be organized, reliable, able to learn new technical concepts, work independently and to work well with others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work in a rigorous field setting
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to respond to system shutdowns on off-hours including weekends and holidays, if needed

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: Hourly $25.20 - $35.50

You can view which BC location applies to you here . If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401 (k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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About the company

Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector. In a climate of tightening regulations, even tighter budgets and swift advances in technology to bridge the gap between compliance and fundin...

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