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Abacus Service Corporation
Wastewater Plant Operator
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$51,385 / year median in Florida
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Wastewater Plant Operator Abacus Service Corporation - 5.0 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Contract $24 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Monitoring machines Quality control samples Chemical handling safety procedures Defect detection (quality control) Received goods storage Safety regulations Maintenance work Mid-level Water treatment chemical handling Quality reports Manufacturing standard operating procedures Laboratory reports Specimen log management Pumping systems Laboratory standard operating procedures Visual inspection as testing technique Training machine operators Physical analysis Biological sampling Production monitoring Meter reading Biological analysis Stock receiving Chemical analysis Chemical testing Industrial chemical handling Water treatment equipment condition monitoring Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Production records Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description Essential Job Functions- Performs chemical analysis to ensure it meets highest quality standards Observes and reports any abnormalities in quality or equipment around the plant Monitors injection well tests; inspects storage tanks around the plant Assists in the preparation of various reports; documents sampling results on plant documents Reads a variety of charts and meters; maintains accurate log sheets Collects samples from different stages of treatment for chemical, physical, or biological analysis Prepares work order requests to repair or calibrate plant equipment Records and orders, chemicals and supplies needed to test samples to analysis; receives and logs in all chemicals and supplies delivered Assists in transferring chemicals from bulk tanks to day tanks, as needed. Attends department meetings and/or safety classes as requested Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures and Federal, State, and County regulations Monitors automated plant equipment through visual inspection for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity; maintains a plant log detailing specific information Operates and adjusts pumps, agitators, computers, valves, and other equipment to maintain the highest degree of treatment Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects from an operational perspective; adjust or bypasses specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent treatment, plant integrity, and safety as required Receives, tests, stores, monitors, changes, and returns liquid chlorine cylinders as needed Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals May assist in instructing and familiarizing trainees with the various aspects of plant operation Performs related work as required