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Amgen
Senior Maintenance Technician Utilities (Waste Water Treatment) Day Shift
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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.
$52,950 / year median in the U.S.
+3% projected growth
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Letschange the world! In this valuableroleyou will provide technicalexpertiseand guidance supporting the start-up ofthe plantutilities and daily operations. This position is on a rotatingdayshift (2-2-3schedule,7AMto7PM). The Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator/Mechanicis responsible forthe operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal discharge permit requirements. This position serves as a technical lead for wastewater treatment operations, laboratory testing, process control, preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and operator training. The Senior Operator/Mechanic works independently tomaintaintreatment system performance, monitor permit compliance parameters, and perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, mixers, chemical feed systems, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems, instrumentation, controls, and associated utilities. Operate andmonitorindustrial wastewater treatment processes including equalization, pH adjustment, chemical treatment, dissolved air flotation (DAF), sludge handling, and discharge systems. Monitor wastewater flow, pH, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Nitrogen (TN), Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N), Total Phosphorus (TP), Chlorides, and other permit-regulated parameters. Conduct routine inspections of treatment systems, tanks, pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and process equipment. Evaluate treatment performance and make operational adjustments tomaintaincompliance with discharge permits. Monitor SCADA, PLC, HMI, and automated control systems to ensure proper operation. Respond to process alarms and emergency situations to preventpermitviolations and operational disruptions. Maintainaccurateoperational logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation. Safety and Environmental Compliance Follow all environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies. Utilizeappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE). Participate in confined space entry, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and emergency response activities. Maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits and environmental regulations. Mechanical Maintenance Performoperation,troubleshooting, maintenance, repair,testingand documentation/logs ofsite wastewater treatment system. Supportoperations, maintenance and repair activities on utility equipment and systems providing utilities serving Manufacturing, Lab, and various operations across the ANC site: Specific plant systemsinclude:steam, chilled water, compressed air, cooling tower water, and heating hot water. Specific Manufacturing and Lab utility systemsinclude:clean steam, water for injection (WFI), process cooling water, process air, process gases, process waste, HVAC systems, walk-in cold rooms and freezers, and other environmental control units (chambers).
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Youveworked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills,experienceand passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over10 million patientsworldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the AmgenFleXBatch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. TheFleXBatch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. Senior Maintenance Technician Utilities (Waste Water Treatment) Day Shift Live What you will do Letsdo this!Letschange the world! In this valuableroleyou will provide technicalexpertiseand guidance supporting the start-up ofthe plantutilities and daily operations. This position is on a rotatingdayshift (2-2-3schedule,7AMto7PM). The Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator/Mechanicis responsible forthe operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal discharge permit requirements. This position serves as a technical lead for wastewater treatment operations, laboratory testing, process control, preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and operator training. The Senior Operator/Mechanic works independently tomaintaintreatment system performance, monitor permit compliance parameters, and perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, mixers, chemical feed systems, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems, instrumentation, controls, and associated utilities. Operate andmonitorindustrial wastewater treatment processes including equalization, pH adjustment, chemical treatment, dissolved air flotation (DAF), sludge handling, and discharge systems. Monitor wastewater flow, pH, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Nitrogen (TN), Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3-N), Total Phosphorus (TP), Chlorides, and other permit-regulated parameters. Conduct routine inspections of treatment systems, tanks, pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and process equipment. Evaluate treatment performance and make operational adjustments tomaintaincompliance with discharge permits. Monitor SCADA, PLC, HMI, and automated control systems to ensure proper operation. Respond to process alarms and emergency situations to preventpermitviolations and operational disruptions. Maintainaccurateoperational logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation. Safety and Environmental Compliance Follow all environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies. Utilizeappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE). Participate in confined space entry, lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and emergency response activities. Maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits and environmental regulations. Mechanical Maintenance Performoperation,troubleshooting, maintenance, repair,testingand documentation/logs ofsite wastewater treatment system. Supportoperations, maintenance and repair activities on utility equipment and systems providing utilities serving Manufacturing, Lab, and various operations across the ANC site: Specific plant systemsinclude:steam, chilled water, compressed air, cooling tower water, and heating hot water. Specific Manufacturing and Lab utility systemsinclude:clean steam, water for injection (WFI), process cooling water, process air, process gases, process waste, HVAC systems, walk-in cold rooms and freezers, and other environmental control units (chambers).