Position Purpose:
Under the direction of Project Management, performs work involving the day to day operation and maintenance of the Orleans Wastewater Infrastructure including an SBR Treatment Facility, Collections System and Lift Stations, Aquifer Recharge for effluent disposal and all related, equipment, buildings and grounds.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of basic operational and maintenance tasks relevant to maintaining safe and reliable operations of water/wastewater treatment facilities and systems ensuring operational compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Routine cleaning and general housekeeping duties in work and plant areas as assigned, including but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, painting, and cleaning of other process equipment and areas.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and/or verbal work orders and assignments.
- Ability to perform simple math calculations with the use of a calculator.
- Basic knowledge of fundamentals of chemistry, math principles and hydraulics preferred.
- Ability to learn and utilize CMMS system to schedule and complete work orders.
- Ability to properly collect water quality samples, test and maintain collection records.
- Perform work in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
- Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule with fellow operators.
- Respond to emergencies, work additional hours as required to complete tasks as/and when needed.
- Assists project and department to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence.
- Completes and maintains proper operational and maintenance documents and records.
- Performs cleanup/housekeeping activities at all facilities, buildings and grounds.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.
- Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.