• Waste Water Operator

    Pilgrim's (De Queen, AR)


    Description

    **Job Title:** Waste Water Operator

    **Location:** De Queen Arkansas 3rd shift /10pm to 6am

    Benefits include:

    Medical, dental and vision insurance

     

    401-K contributions

     

    Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

     

    Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

     

    At Pilgrim’s,　Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

    Overview:

    Perform operations and maintenance duties on the company’s wastewater collection and treatment system, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

    Requirements:

    + Must be able to work safely.

    + Performs daily monitoring of the plant functions which includes accessing the daily demands and making appropriate adjustments to meet those demands

    + Meticulously execute process sampling to accurately gauge and monitor levels

    + Monitor wastewater operations

    + Analyze instantaneous and historical data to decide and act on needed process/operational adjustments (e.g. demand, chemical dosage, process adjustments)

    + Log all operational data and produce frequent reports

    + Promptly troubleshoot process, instrumentation, data, and mechanical problems

    + Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration

    + Document and report needed system improvements

    + Execute and track work orders for plant operations

    + Develop and continuously update operational SOP and readiness plans

    + Respond to emergencies

    + Perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications:

    + 1-2 years’ experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment and distribution systems

    + Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment a Wastewater Operator Certification

    + Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.

    + Must have knowledge of maintenance/waste water language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.

    + Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting

    + Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 90 lbs

    + Must be able to work additional hours/weekends as needed

    + Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

    **EOE, including disability/vets** .