Wastewater Utility Operator

Zeochem LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 74,677,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability and Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Zeochem LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced Wastewater Utility Operator to monitor and maintain on-site Utility Systems that support the production of Molecular Sieves. The ideal candidate will have hands-on wastewater treatment experience, a mechanical aptitude, and experience handling caustics and acids.

You will perform routine plant checks, calibrate probes, track data, manage chemical handling, and coordinate part purchases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Hazardous chemical experience – caustics and acids.
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and maintain equipment including automated valves, performance pumps, MAG Drive pumps, agitator/gear box (for oil), and wastewater auto sampler.
• Control system experience and basic electrical experience.
• Experience unloading trucks and connecting/disconnecting chemical drums.
• Availability for off-shift coverage and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Checks pH levels of wastewater streams and notifies supervisor if problems arise.
• Makes routine Wastewater Treatment plant system checks and responds to all alarms during shift.
• Cleans and calibrates pH probes; performs cleaning procedures and records data as necessary.
• Monitors and records data on all utilities to ensure proper operation (wastewater, DI water, cooling tower, etc.).
• Checks acid and caustic rates and water quality of the DI water system.
• Initiates purchase orders for parts and supplies as necessary for operation.
• Performs PMs on wastewater systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Caustics & acids handling

Mechanical aptitude

Control systems

Electrical basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About this position

Zeochem is seeking an experienced Wastewater Utility Operator. The ideal candidate should have:

• Wastewater treatment experience including handling caustics and acids


• A mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and maintain equipment including automated valves, performance pumps, MAG Drive pumps, agitator/gear box (for oil), and wastewater auto sampler


• Team oriented approach to support maintenance and production

OVERVIEW: The Wastewater Utility Operator monitors all on-site Utility Systems to support the manufacturing of Molecular Sieves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks pH levels of all wastewater streams to verify Wastewater Treatment plant is operating within specification; notifies supervisor if problems arise


• Makes routine Wastewater Treatment plant system checks and responds to all associated alarms during shift


• Cleans and calibrates pH probes; uses washing, acid cleaning and/or silicate cleaning procedures as required (records data as necessary)


• Monitors and records data on all utilities to insure they are operating properly in support of operations including, but is not limited to, wastewater, air dryer, DI water system, cooling tower, and all other on-site utilities


• Checks acid and caustic rates and water quality of the DI water system


• Initiates purchase order for parts and supplies as necessary for the operation of the various utilities


• Performs PMs on wastewater systems


• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required


• Hazardous chemical experience – caustics and acids, required


• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and maintain equipment including automated valves, performance pumps, MAG Drive pumps, agitator/gear box (for oil), and wastewater auto sampler, required


• Control system experience and basic electrical experience, required


• Experience unloading trucks, as well as connecting/disconnecting chemical drums, required


• Availability for off shift coverage to support needs including emergency response, required


• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check

Zeochem has a full range of benefits. Employees will be eligible to participate in all of these benefits, subject to the appropriate waiting and vesting periods. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401(K) plan with company matching funds. Employees earn vacation and sick leave, as well as holiday pay for select holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job , the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must bend and twist on a regular basis. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to walk upstairs and or steps.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

No travel is anticipated.

Salary Information

$26 - $28Hourly Wage