Wastewater Technician

Wastewater Technician

Wastewater Technician
Location: Somerville, MA
Job Code: 149
# of openings: 1


Description

Cutting edge environmental management firm is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual with wastewater operations experience and a customer-oriented attitude!

Operate and maintain various industrial wastewater treatment systems, ranging from Industrial Grade 1 to Grade 4. These treatment systems are designed to remove heavy metals from wastewater discharges and are typically comprised of elementary pH and ORP adjustment, flow measurement, physical filtration, activated carbon, and ion exchange processes. Other key responsibilities include setup and collection of wastewater samples for analysis, and installation and service of silver recovery systems and components.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
* Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems and related equipment and components including, but not limited to, the following: Chemical metering pumps, centrifugal transfer pumps, “other” pump types; Calibrate and standardize pH and ORP probes and control loops; Maintain assorted filter types.
* Calibrate and troubleshoot various flow measuring devices such as Sigma, ISCO, Foxboro, and other types of flow measuring devices.
* Understand how to properly maintain various Programmable Logic Control Devices (PLCs).
* Required to occasionally work long hours, weekends and holidays; and to be “on call”.
* Maintain and complete daily log of all maintenance and routine operations at sites.
* Collect industrial wastewater samples using ISCO and similar types and styles of automatic samplers.
* Possess a working knowledge of pertinent wastewater regulations, as well as knowledge of effective installation of new equipment such as pumps, valves, flow meters, probes, and other system related equipment.
* Participate in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of industrial wastewater treatment plants.
* Possess the ability to assist in implementing system upgrades.
* Provide technical assistance to our customers.
* Candidate must be an effective problem solver and able to work independently.
* Candidate must be a “self starter” who is willing and able act in a professional, responsible manner at all times.
Upon completion of emergency response (ER) training, all Field Technicians will be on a rotating ER team; requirements include wearing pagers 24 hours a day during their ER week. In addition, the position includes the daily need to lift items that weigh up to 75 lbs and to operate commercial motor vehicles

Required Education and Experience:
* High School diploma or GED
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Must be computer literate in general and able to learn new applications.
* Massachusetts Wastewater License, Grade 2I minimum- Grade 3I or higher is preferred.
* Driver’s license in good standing. CDL is a plus.
The requirements listed 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.