WasteWar
Located in Lagrange, GA
Pay: $35
Job Full Description
Summary: Performs all functions as required for the analysis and treatment of industrial wastewater and discharges treated wastewater to the sanitary sewer once treated to within acceptable discharge limits by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Samples wastewater and analyzes for all components as specified in site work instructions.*
- Operates sludge dewatering and separating equipment and sludge drying equipment when applicable.*
- Operates lift truck for material flow in waste treatment facility as well as any other site obligations including drum deliveries and waste pickups.*
- Samples and analyzes facility effluent and records results.*
- Operates polymer feed systems and sludge thickening equipment.*
- Monitors intake of wastewater.*
- Performs treatment of wastewater through either automated or manual operations and procedures.*
- Performs facility audits of equipment and inventories.*
- Operates in a safe and efficient manner with a focus on environmental sustainability.*
- Takes necessary steps as specified in work instructions if effluent analysis are high or exceed allowable limits.*
- Completes reports relating to site activities as required by site manager.*
- Attends site meetings as required by site manager.*
- Communicates all process, health and safety or equipment deficiencies to site manager immediately.*
- Maintains housekeeping duties for work area.*
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in environmental or chemical technician discipline.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheet software.
Certificates and Licenses:
State or provincial certification in water/wastewater operations preferred
Equipment:
pH/ion specific meters
Atomic absorption spec
Portable spectrophotometer
Level controllers/flow controllers
Pumping systems
Plate and frame filter press
RTO and sludge drying equipment
Agitators and mixing systems
Sludge transfer systems
Chemical holding and transfer systems
Automatic control valves
LaGrange, GA
2176
209 Ridley Avenue
Suite A
La Grange, GA 30240
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