Utilities Technician Position Available In Jasper, Missouri

UTILITIES TECHNICIAN

8108
Joplin, Missouri
Maintenance and Engineering
Third Shift
Regular Full-Time
No

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary
This position will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operation and maintenance repair tasks for wastewater equipment including pump, motors, valves, chemical feed systems, piping, boiler room and control panels in order to ensure plant processing and efficiency is sustained and regulatory compliance is met.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate the waste water system within permit limits set by the applicable regulatory agencies
Lead the company’s compliance program while partnering with members of the maintenance and operations team to ensure environmental requirements are being met
Maintain the waste water treatment system and surrounding areas within food safety and regulatory agency compliance
Operate the waste water pretreatment equipment ensuring discharge water quality is within all permit limits set by the start and company.
Ensure proper treatment and dispensing of chemicals to maintain acceptable water quality
Order pretreatment chemicals and parts for waste water pretreatment system. Track inventory of chemicals on a weekly basis
Conduct and document the necessary inspections and corrective action in order to maintain the plant clean and sanitary
Ensure pumps/sumps tied to wastewater system are clean, inspected, locked, maintained and logs are reviewed and properly managed
Ensure monitoring compliance with regulatory agencies
Ensures outside drivers loading out sludge, food scrap, waste water, and recovered oil follow appropriate procedures. Collects paperwork and submits timely
Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, float switches, pH probes, etc.
Repair and replace equipment as needed.
Control inventory of critical spare parts and track min/max of parts
Perform other duties as assigned
Will also manage the backup waste water position
Position Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Wastewater operator must possess or acquire Wastewater Treatment-B or higher certification within 1 year of hire and Water Distribution Level II (DSI II)
2+ years of experience in industrial waste water operations, to include experience and familiarity with chemical and mechanical waste treatment techniques, systems and technologies
Familiarity with plumbing of water serviced, electrical and engineering principles
Working knowledge of pumps and motors
Ability to perform inspections, testing and repair of waste processing systems
Knowledge of Lockout-Tagout, are flash, confined space entry practices and procedures and ability to participate in our respiratory protection program
Ability to evaluate and interpret process and engineering related drawings and specifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use a computerized maintenance system.