Industrial Wastewater Operator Job at Operational Technical Services, Fort Smith, AR

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  • Operational Technical Services
  • Fort Smith, AR

Job Description

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

TITLE: Industrial Wastewater Operator

SALARY: $19/ - $25/hr

LOCATION: Sebastian County, Arkansas

SCHEDULE: Third shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preventative Maintenance and Repair (Oil Changes, Belt Replacement, Lubrication)
  • Housekeeping
  • Building Maintenance (Painting, Sanding, Cleaning)
  • Mechanical repair or replacement (Centrifugal Pumps, Air Diaphragm Pumps, Centrifugal Blowers)
  • Piping installations or repairs (within confine of WW system)
  • Chemical Feed Pump repair or replacement
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Coordinate with plant personnel for maintenance projects requiring downtime
  • Provide quotes for parts, as necessary
  • Troubleshooting of system issues and problems

REQUIRED TO ASSIST AND MONITOR:

  • Treatment of wastewater influent, local discharge permit parameters.
  • Application of proper chemical dosages to precipitation system to treat the wastewater to local discharge parameters
  • Analytical testing on wastewater discharge to insure proper treatment
  • Spectrophotometer testing
  • General lab testing for process control
  • Jar Testing for Treatability or System Improvement
  • Management of Wastewater for Key Performance Parameters
  • Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
  • Total Volatile Solids (VSS)
  • Metals (where applicable)
  • Total Phosphorus
  • Ammonia
  • Total Solids
  • COD
  • BOD (outsourced)
  • Oil/Grease (outsourced)
  • pH
  • DO
  • Temperature
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • On-going data review
  • Equipment inspections
  • Chemical feed usage review and tracking
  • Operational cost analysis – “cost per gallon”
  • Plant operation discussion with plant personnel
  • Creation and Updating of a Standard Operating Procedures Manual
  • Based on the key control parameter results, provide troubleshooting guide to respond to upset conditions
  • 24/7 Emergency Contact for troubleshooting assistance and decision - making.
  • Monthly written report of the activities of the preceding month and plant performance
  • Weekly report of chemical consumption and inventory, effluent testing results, and solids removal quantities
  • Logging of wastewater activities and discharge data in daily logbook, and/or electronic database, along with statistical process charts
  • Sampling coordination with contracted outside laboratory
  • Operation of Filter Press
  • Sludge handling
  • Management of waste (coordination with site contractor for waste disposal)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical and/or Electrical): 1 year (Required)
  • High school or equivalent (Required)

  • Language: English (Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:

  • Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
  • Safety Shoes: Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
  • Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Shift work,

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