Lead Sewage Plant Operator

Sewage Plant Operator- Naval Base Ventura County

EMI Services is looking for a Lead Sewage Plant Operator to provide day-to-day monitoring and basic plant and pump/booster station operations, routine lab tests, and basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities. Lead and train lower level employees in maintenance and operation of the Sewage Plant equipment. Write and update equipment operation and maintenance logs, procedures and processes

*May supervise lower level employees

Salary

TBD

Responsibilities

• Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage, monitors control panels, and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage, observes variations in operating conditions, and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes, maintains log of operations and records meter and gas readings, gives directions to wastewater treatment plant attendants and sewage-disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance, and may collect sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests, using testing equipment, such as colorimeter
• This person may operate and maintain power-generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant
• Lead and trains lower level employees
• Write and update equipment operation and maintenance logs, procedures and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, torque wrench
• Ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years experience in sewage treatment operations
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Regular, dependable attendance
• U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by the regulatory agency at the site

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping

* Physical demands 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.

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Benefits

To Be Announced

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that de