Waste Water Operator

Environmental Health & Safety Dequeen, Arkansas


Description

Position at Pilgrim's

 

Job Title: Waste Water Operator 
Location: De Queen Arkansas 3rd shift /10pm to 6am 

Benefits include: 

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401-K contributions

Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. 


Overview:
 

Perform operations and maintenance duties on the company’s wastewater collection and treatment system, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Requirements: 

  • Must be able to work safely.
  • Performs daily monitoring of the plant functions which includes accessing the daily demands and making appropriate adjustments to meet those demands
  • Meticulously execute process sampling to accurately gauge and monitor levels
  • Monitor wastewater operations
  • Analyze instantaneous and historical data to decide and act on needed process/operational adjustments (e.g. demand, chemical dosage, process adjustments)
  • Log all operational data and produce frequent reports
  • Promptly troubleshoot process, instrumentation, data, and mechanical problems
  • Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration
  • Document and report needed system improvements
  • Execute and track work orders for plant operations
  • Develop and continuously update operational SOP and readiness plans
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years’ experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment and distribution systems
  • Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment a Wastewater Operator Certification
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.
  • Must have knowledge of maintenance/waste water language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.
  • Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting
  • Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 90 lbs
  • Must be able to work additional hours/weekends as needed
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

 

EOE, including disability/vets.