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Ground Water Treatment

Industrial Waste Water Operator

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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.

$63,788 / year median in Massachusetts

+5% projected growth

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Industrial Waste Water Operator Ground Water Treatment - 3.4 Millbury, MA Job Details Full-time $32 - $36 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Reactive equipment maintenance Waste treatment plant experience Driver's License Water treatment equipment repair Water systems Facilities equipment maintenance Wastewater systems Full Job Description Ground / Water Treatment & Technology (GWTT) is looking to add an Industrial Licensed Operator MA 2I to our growing Operations & Maintenance Services Team. The right individual will be dependable, initiative-taking and a collaborator with excellent communications skills. All candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years of relevant Process and/or Water Treatment experience, demonstrated good critical thinking skills, along with effective communication skills. A Mass Grade 2I or higher Industrial Treatment License or the reciprocal equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to perform the work responsibilities summarized below. Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for personal safety record; know, understand, and comply with all project/site safety requirements. Adjust the dosing of process chemicals such as Acids, Bases, Oxidizers, polymers, and coagulants using mixers, pumps, and metering devices. Responsible for performance and compliance of the treatment systems with respect to permit equivalencies. Records operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms. Interacts with client organizations, including engineering departments, site managers, and consultants. Lead troubleshooting and emergency response efforts. Operates, inspects, adjusts, and monitors process equipment, meters, gauges, and controls to detect problems/malfunctions and maintain proper level of equipment operation and system performance on air, water, groundwater, wastewater, industrial wastewater, and leachate systems. Collects process and groundwater samples for testing or may oversee sample collection process; performs low-flow groundwater sampling; performs sample collection and process control testing and field testing of water, soil and air samples as required. Performs preventive maintenance using hand tools, power tools and/or precision equipment in accordance with O&M guidelines and requirements. Responds to alarms for emergencies at various facilities/systems (next business day). Shop fabrication and field mobilization and demobilization of system equipment.
Requirements:
Current MA Industrial Wastewater Operator's License, MA 2I or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years' experience in industrial wastewater operations having successfully demonstrated the ability to succeed utilizing this knowledge base. Understanding of major mechanical equipment and able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on those components. Good working knowledge of Physical and Chemical treatment processes, additional experience with biological systems is preferred. OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper certificate/8-hour refresher & 10-hr OSHA Construction certification preferred. Must have a flexible work schedule, and reliable transportation to visit multiple sites within New England territory. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Dependent on current project demands, travel may be required. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug test. OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 40-hour training with current 8 Hour Refresher Training is preferred, but will be provided to the right candidates. We offer competitive compensation based on experience and skills, opportunities for advancement, excellent benefits including medical and dental plans, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401k program. Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Visit our website at www.gwttllc.com for more information.