Water Treatment Operator

Job Summary: The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment processes within the Water Treatment Department.

This position ensures contaminated process water, stormwater, sulfuric acid solutions, and other wastewater streams are properly treated and managed in accordance with environmental regulations and company operating procedures.

The Water Treatment Operator monitors treatment systems, chemical feed processes, pH levels, holding tanks, filter presses, vacuum filtration equipment, pumps, meters, and associated treatment equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities: Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems, holding tanks, pumps, filters, and associated equipment.

Treat contaminated wash water, stormwater, and sulfuric acid generated throughout plant operations.

Monitor treatment processes and ensure wastewater is processed according to environmental and operational requirements.

Check and record pH levels, flow rates, treatment times, and operational data.

Add treatment chemicals as required, including hydrated lime, magnesium oxide, Harborlite, and other approved treatment agents.

Monitor tank levels, gauges, meters, probes, and control systems to maintain proper operating conditions.

Operate and monitor JWI filter presses, vacuum filtration systems, and associated separation equipment.

Perform routine inspections of treatment tanks, pumps, valves, hoses, piping systems, and filtration equipment.

Pressure wash screens, filters, floors, and treatment equipment to maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency.

Collect and document treatment data, laboratory results, operating readings, and inspection records.

Monitor water quality, sludge separation, and filtration performance.

Troubleshoot process abnormalities including blockages, leaks, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations.

Repair or replace PVC piping, hoses, and minor treatment system components as needed.

Assist with unloading chemical deliveries and transferring treatment chemicals into storage silos or tanks.

Maintain proper chemical inventories and notify supervision of inventory shortages.

Coordinate with Maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

Follow all environmental regulations, wastewater discharge requirements, and company operating procedures.

Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirator, hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, coveralls, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

Participate in safety meetings, environmental compliance activities, and required training programs.

Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout assigned work areas.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Knowledge of wastewater treatme...