Waste Water Treatment Operator Connecticut

Company: Lighthouse Professional Services
Location: Meriden
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Directly responsible for the efficient operation of the shift. Monitor and control Waste Water Treatment Plant to support production and meet state and federal operating and reporting guidelines.

Major Accountabilities:

Operate and monitor all phases of operation of the equipment associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Perform all duties including sampling, testing, reporting, computer monitoring, and inputting operational data required to maintain compliance with permits and regulations.
Adjust process variables based on laboratory test results, instrument reading, and observations. Remove all collected solids from treatment plant basins.
Assist in off-loading sludge when necessary to tank wagons for off-site disposal.
Perform minor maintenance duties and program automatic sampler, as necessary.
Perform WWTP Laboratory Technician duties in conjunction with or in absence of the WWTP Laboratory Technician. It is intended to have the Group Leader work as a day worker, Monday thru Friday (except when filling in for the Relief Operator), although the Company maintains its right to change the Group Leader position to a shift worker
Provide communications and coordination with appropriate Department and Plant personnel as necessary to assure safe and efficient operations.
Adhere to all environmental practices, standards, rules, procedures, and requirements. As trained, handle hazardous waste in accordance with department procedures and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to all Plant, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards, policies, rules, and requirements.
Additional duties as assigned by management.


Job Profile



Education (describe the level of education for this position indicating if it is Required or Preferred (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's Degree, Ph.D., Law)



High School Diploma required.

Class II Operation License preferred or ability to obtain a license with necessary pre-requisites



Experience (type and length of experience)

Per Class II Operation License requirements



Skills (skills and knowledge necessary to meet the objectives of the position)



Waste Water concentration calculation, daily usage, and gallons conversion using basic mathematics

Understanding regulations and other legal requirements
Mechanical aptitude preferred.
Advanced mathematics preferred.
Basic chemistry and biology preferred.
Physical Requirements

Handle/Haul to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
Requires walking, standing, and climbing to a significant degree.
Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to all weather conditions.
Vision must be good or corrected to normal to perform normal job duties.
Hearing must be good to have the ability to understand information to perform job duties.
Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary.
Manual dexterity needed for repetitive tasks

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