Wastewater (WW) Technician
Descripción
Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
** THIS POSITION WILL BE A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION - 5 DAYS PER WEEK **
- Support Plating Operations with a high level of integrity with the wastewater system needs.
- Ensure the efficient and optimum operations of the industrial effluent treatment system equipment and instrument.
- Ensure that all waste bi-products are drummed, labeled and properly stored in accordance with all environmental laws. Assist in shipments of all hazardous waste to ensure that all applicable laws are met.
- To respond and conduct preventive maintenance effectively and efficiently and suggest any improvement. Maintain and upkeep Fume Scrubbers throughout the Plating Department. Perform periodic PM on the systems per predefined schedules.
- To conduct periodic checks and routine inspection according to the system recommendation and checklist.
- Troubleshoot system issues of a mechanical and chemical nature to maintain total environmental compliance.
- Monitor and maintain the wastewater treatment system through analysis of impurities and the upkeep of daily monitoring reports. Responsible for operating the system within compliance limits.
- Ensure all equipment is operating and maintain cost effectively, safely and efficiently.
- Report maintenance progress and monitor the sequence of works in accordance with the approved timeline work program.
- To conduct filter press sludge feeding, desludging and bin level monitoring.
- To conduct chemical day tank top up and level monitoring including double containment check and clean up if necessary.
- Ensure the work is performed in accordance with the specifications and approved procedures.
- To comply with all company policies, procedure and standards.
- Supervise the work of subcontractors engaging in specialized in maintenance work if any.
- To perform related duties as directed.
- Special projects; as and when instructed by Management on any plant operation issue.
- Maintain and upkeep of the water supply system to provide high quality water source for the plating lines. Perform periodic PM on the system per predefined schedules.
- Adheres to all Samtec Quality Principles and actions
- 3-5 Years’ Experience in operating and managing a Wastewater system.
- Essential functions of the job include the ability to stand, lift, and walk on continual basis.
- Must be willing to work in a chemical environment.
- Must be able to obtain and retain a minimum Class C Wastewater License.
- Must have the ability work with heavy drums of chemicals with a drum dolly.
- Must be able to communicate with local, state, and federal agencies regarding wastewater compliance.
- Experience in ion exchanger regeneration with acid sulfuric and hydrochloric acid for weak acid cation resin and strong acid cation resin is preferred.
- Experience in installation of PVC piping and rectification of piping issues is preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting motor starter control panel/system (direct online, start delta, star delta auto transformer, soft starter and variable frequency/speed drive) is an added advantage.
Preferred Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Wastewater Certification is required. If the candidate doesn't have a license at time of hiring, then the certification needs to be in process.