Operator and Maintenance Technician-Wastewater Treatment Plant

Company: Suez North America
Location: Burbank
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

WHO WE ARESUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING*_Summary: _*Under the general direction of Plant Manager and/or Lead Operator, responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater/water treatment plant equipment, pump stations and performs related work as required.*_Dimensions: _* - May be required to supervise the work of crew members as needed. - May be required to train and/or assist in the training of O&M Tech I's, OIT's and assigned temporary helpers as directed.*_Special Skills/Abilities Needed: _* - Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations. - Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection system operations and maintenance. - Knowledge of and ability to utilize the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment systems. - Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater system operations. - Knowledge of and the ability to use SCADA computer equipment controlled software. - Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records. - Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing. - Available for stand-by duty and emergencies as needed. - Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and/or SOPs using Microsoft Office software. - Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity. - Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and factual variables.*_Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities: _* - Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually through local control center. - Maintains facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment and pump stations for the wastewater operation. - Observes variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings. - Performs routine in-plant lab sampling and analysis; conducts inspections and collects samples for system operations. - Monitors and adjusts chemical feed rates and process controls using SCADA software as directed. - Changes-out and/or replenishes process chemical supplies as necessary. - Performs maintenance, and repair work as necessary. - Responds to wastewater/water collection system emergencies. - Prepares technical and administrative reports as requested. - Maintains logs and prepares other required reports as needed. - Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas and other areas as assigned including heavy labor as needed. - Provides input during regular Operations Team meetings into the formulation of the plan of operations based upon daily process characteristics and efficiencies.*WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**_Education/Equivalent: _* - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. - Associates degree in related field is preferred. Experience may be substituted for formal education. - Valid CA Driver's License and the ability to meet risk management guidelines is required.*_Work Experience Needed: _* - Two (2) to Four (4) years experience in wastewater/water treatment operations. - *SWRCB Grade III or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment Certification as required by facility being operated.*We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.* *#SPO*Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $35.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* On call* Weekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:* Burbank, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)License/Certification:* SWRCB Grade II or higher Wastewater/Water Treatment (Required)Work Location: One location

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