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We were awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the water and wastewater systems at Fort Meade in Laurel Maryland. Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance.
Primary Role
Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the collection of wastewater samples per state regulations, performing process control laboratory testing, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.
Key Accountabilities
Operates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software
Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff
Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
Knowledge/Skills
Able to read gauges and meters.
Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
Collect wastewater samples for analysis by state lab
Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste. Specifically, but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Experience/Education
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
State Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
Additional trade specific courses preferred.
Three years in operation of activated sludge plants
Three years’ experience in working in sewage collection systems
Travel Requirements
Less than 5 %
Certifications & Licenses
Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license, CDL preferred
Work Environment
Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted
There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments
Other
Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and find ways to save budget expenses
No reportable accidents occur with-in work area of responsibility
No environmental regulation violations
No legitimate complaints from co-workers
Lead by example with displaying “can do” attitude at all times
No preventable breakdown of equipment
Regular and timely attendance at work
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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