Water Treatment Process Operator - Marshall, MN

Job Description

Water Treatment Process Operator - Marshall, MN
 Job SummaryMonitor, test, and control the treatment of water and the waste water, assuring the quality of water for use and quality of water discharge.
 Essential Job Functions

• Monitor the waste water and fresh water systems to insure that processes are operating safely, efficiently, and effectively under direction of the utilities supervisor and shift supervisor.
• Make adjustments to controls as required insuring that processing is consistent with MPCA (including NPDES permits and city agreements) and plant specifications.
• Perform all associated process testing and records results, including but not limited to sample collection, CBOD, TTS, PH, Dissolved O2, Temperature Monitoring, Sludge Management/ Content Testing, Salts Testing, Water Treatment- Solid Contact Treatment Clarification, and Reverse Osmosis Testing.
• Monitors effluent parameters and notifies the operator of any concerns.
• Assists in training and cross-training to develop a team oriented environment.
• Ensures that repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance work is completed. My have to perform light maintenance.
• Work closely with day operator and other operators on shift to communicate and coordinate tasks which must be completed.
• Support Area Superintendent, Supervisor, and Management in their contact with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Conduct daily audits of chemical usage to insure that all systems are operating accurately.
• Perform sanitation and housekeeping duties of work are as needed.
• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Complete all required safety training also follow and display knowledge of all safety procedures.
• Have a general understanding of how to use a computer and email.
• Communicate effectively through speech and writing along with other mediums such as email.
• Must stay motivated and show initiative to complete tasks under limited supervision.
• Display quality work through strong attention to detail.
• Work overtime as necessary, including some weekends
• Ability to distinguish colors in order to accurately perform water treatment tests.
• Work with a team orientation by coordinating efforts with colleagues to complete tasks effectively.
• Meet requests of supervision including but not limited to the essential functions listed.
• Utilize all equipment such as DCS panel, computer, process equipment, laboratory testing equipment, forklifts, or any other equipment for its created purpose.
• Able to meet physical requirements and perform duties in working conditions listed below.

• Rotating shift- average of 42 hours a week
• Duties performed inside and outside
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and humid conditions
• Atmosphere exposure: fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, and gas.
• Hazard exposure: mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and heat.
• Protective Clothing Required: Hardhat, earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes/ boots, gloves, face mask, and chemical suits.

• Ability to ascend/ descend many flights of stairs or ladders.
• Move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting may consist of: dragging or carrying hoses, carrying pails of material or chemicals, lifting filters or other production materials.
• Position self to conduct work at various heights and positions.
• Be on feet walking/ moving around majority of typical work day.
• Repetitive use of feet through occasional operation of forklift/ skid loader.
• Speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing all needed senses to communicate effectively, recognize process upsets, and identify possible safety threats

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Thomas Nelson    ​
Recruiter- Stephanie Mahal 

City

Marshall

State

MN - Minnesota

Location Country

United States

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