Plant Operator

Job Title: Plant Operator

Duration: 4-month Contract

Location: Kansas City, MO 64120

Pay Rate: $30/hr - $50/hr

Plant Operator Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in science or related field and 8 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or
• Associate Degree in science or related field and 9 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or
• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required
• 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained with current refresher training
• Holds or has made recent progress to obtaining a Certified Grade D Wastewater Operator in the State of Missouri
• Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations
• Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations
• Knowledgeable in understanding basic math pertaining to the treatment process
• Experience in collecting water samples for testing
• Experience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues
• Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial

Plant Operator Description

• Operate the groundwater pumping and treatment system in compliance with Federal and State regulatory orders and permits
• On call 24/7 for system shut-downs or alarms with immediate response for repairs required to restart the facility
• Monitor, adjust and record data from various types of instrumentation and equipment to ensure proper biological and chemical treatment, sludge precipitation and removal, pressure and flow rates of the wastewater system; and monitor influent and effluent flow
• Maintain daily log for local, state and federal records; record reading of gauges and results of tests at specified intervals; maintain record of daily operations and any irregularities; maintain equipment maintenance records
• Collect treatment plant and groundwater samples; test water quality; make chemical analysis such as solids determination, chlorine residual and pH determination; perform sludge volume tests; measure dissolved oxygen levels; perform well capacity test; turbidity and telemetry monitoring
• Ensure facility, discharge sampling, and regulatory inspections are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations
• Observe and operate a variety of equipment in the treatment of wastewater; operate filters, pumps, mixers, filters compressors, blowers and feeders; adjust and change tanks; backwash filters
• Monitor the SCADA systems for the treatment plant and monitor site security
• Respond to system breakdowns and after-hours emergencies
• Committed to working safely and in a compliance with company and site safety policies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Site safety manager ensuring all guests, contractors, suppliers follow the company's safety protocols and expectations including safety stewardship and proper documentation and reporting
• Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and repairs
• Interact with adjacent facilities for emergency action planning