Operation and maintenance of on-site wastewater treatment system for metals precipitation and BOD/COD removal. System requires Advanced Industrial Wastewater Operators License, State of Arkansas or the ability to test for within (2) months of hire.

Responsibilities Include:

-Maintenance and Repair

Preventative Maintenance (Oil Changes, Belt Replacement, Lubrication)HousekeepingBuilding 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 replacementElectrical troubleshootingCoordinate with plant personnel for maintenance projects requiring downtimeProvide quotes for parts, as necessaryTroubleshooting of system issues and problems

Assist and Monitoring:

-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 PhosphorusAmmoniaTotal SolidsCODBOD (outsourced)Oil/Grease (outsourced)pHDOTemperatureNitrateNitrite

-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)

Non Hazardous

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focusedInnovative -- innovative and risk-takingOutcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culturePeople-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focusedTeam-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Experience:

Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical and/or Electrical): 1 year (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

State of Arkansas, Advanced Industrial Wastewater Operator (Preferred), but not required

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location: In person