WW Treatment Technician at Chemresearch Co Inc

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wastewater Treatment, Mechanical Skills, Chemical Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Handling, Water Sampling, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Industrial Waste Management, pH Calibration, Drum Cleaning, Environmental Regulations, Forklift Operation, Earth-Moving Equipment Operation

Industry

Description

Summary Waste Water Treatment Technician is responsible for managing a system of pumps and machines to transfer or treat water or wastewater. Job Duties * Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment system (WTS), sludge drying and various pre-treatment facilities used to treat process wastewater and waste by-products to meet or exceed all federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements. * Monitors equipment for potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as needed. Collects water samples for chemical analysis. * Conducts tests and inspections on water or waste water and evaluates the results. * Checks and fills chemical feed tanks as necessary. * Empties filter press (keeps hopper empty) and cleans pH/ORP sensors and calibrates pH/ORP sensors. * Completes water and facility logs. * Washes down chrome scrubbers. * Cleans filter baskets on P-11 and P-31. * Pumps out containment trenches and pits as needed. * Cleans clarifier troughs and overflow; cleans the Parshall flume. * Performs drum cleaning and disposal. * Collects wastewater samples daily. * Adds salt to facility main RO system water softener brine tank. * Changes the RO filters, 5 and 20 micron on facility RO unit. * Maintains a clean waste water treatment area by washing down the area, equipment, and driveway. * Monitors discharge pH twice per hour per EPA requirements. * Performs maintenance and repairs on air pumps. * Maintains required regulatory inspection paperwork * Performs batch treatment of stored tank and drum waste. * Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. * Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. * May operate earth-moving equipment or forklifts. Educational and Work Experience Requirements * High School diploma required. 3+ years of waste treatment experience. Knowledge of waste management operations. * Requires excellent written, verbal, mechanical, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a production oriented environment. * Background in industrial waste water treatment, particularly hexavalent chrome and cyanide. * Ability to work with minimal guidance in a fast-paced and ever changing production environment. * Ability to organize and prioritize work and make appropriate decisions. Essential Physical Requirements * Ability to lift 50 pounds. * Ability to alternate standing and sitting for 8 hours. * Ability to see or correct to 20/20. * Ability to hear. * Ability to distinguish color (pass a colorblind test). * Ability to communicate in both verbal and written forms. * Ability to stoop and bend. * Ability to use arms and hands.

Responsibilities

The Waste Water Treatment Technician is responsible for managing a system of pumps and machines to transfer or treat water or wastewater. This includes operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.