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Title: Operator, Wastewater

Location: United States-Florida-Miami

Job Number: 15644

SUMMARY The Wastewater Operator will be responsible for operating the Metal Plating Wastewater Treatment Plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Treat Chrome, Nickel and Cyanide effluents from the plating process Collect rinse water samples for testing TDS and TSS levels Follow established Quality Control, Safety, and PPE practices and procedures Adhere to stringent federal and local EPA, DERM and Pollutants Preventions Acts guidelines and regulations Monitor and conduct regularly scheduled equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and authorized repairs to WWT plant and its systems Comprehensive experience on the operations and maintenance of an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) equipment preferred Perform routine calibration of WWT pH and ORP meters and probes Safely operate sludge filter press, clean, and change filters and plates as needed Properly label waste drums for haul-off, prepare waste inventory logs and maintain controls of WWT chemistry inventory Perform data entry, record keeping and update logs using organization LIMS software Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams desired Basic experience in the use of a forklift, pallet jacks or other material handle equipment Maintain a clean, safe work environment on all WWT plant and Chemical Laboratory areas All other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Computer proficiency Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Continuous learning: ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes Negotiating skills: must have confidence and the ability to be persuasive and assertive Strong judgment and decision making Teamwork: works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions/procedures, and works well with others Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required Able to read and write English required Must have a minimum of 2-3 years operating a Wastewater Circuit Treatment Plant Class C Wastewater Operator License from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in Wastewater Treatment or any Hazmat certification is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and equipment on a regular and continuous basis Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and comply with OSHA standards Specific smell abilities required While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a manufacturing setting and is occasionally exposed to heat, cold, and wet. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional manufacturing environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.