Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. This entry-level role requires monitoring systems, performing analyses, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company contributions

Life, medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of water or wastewater treatment experience is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of water chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant.
• Monitor wastewater treatment systems for compliance.
• Perform maintenance on process control instrumentation.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical skills

Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Internal candidates: A resume is required as part of the application process.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Primary Responsibilities For The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

• Operate and maintain, with guidance, Carpenter's central wastewater treatment plant (WTP), sludge drying and various pre‑treatment facilities used to treat process wastewater and waste by‑products from production operations to meet or exceed all federal and state environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Monitor wastewater treatment systems and data trends to make process adjustments to optimize water quality and maintain compliance.
• Perform process control instrumentation maintenance and calibrations.
• Monitor equipment for potential failures and make minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform required chemical analyses.
  
  

Requirements For The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 Years of water or wastewater treatment experience
  
  

Preferred For The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

• Has developed specialized knowledge and skills in own department or area. Completes work assignments with minimal supervision/guidance. May coordinate activities with others.
• Helps to ensure a safe workplace. Identifies ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and associated water chemistry.
• Reviews process control data to maintain optimal water quality, solve wastewater process control problems, and makes recommendations to improve standard procedures and/or processes to prevent future issues.
• Performs required routine environmental compliance inspections and documents findings.
• Manages time to meet 100% compliance objective, provides help to others as well as promotes teamwork through understanding of broader team goals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving, interpersonal and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word and Excel and SAP.
  
  

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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