Wastewater Technician ; Night Shift

Role Purpose

The WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN 3 is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing wastewater systems and equipment, minimizing equipment downtime and meeting all permit requirements.

12‑hour shift. Must be available to work a 2‑2‑3 schedule that includes every other weekend. Shift operations include weekends and holidays. Overtime as directed by management is required.

• Adhere to all Plant and Safety policies and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards and regulations.

• Operate, maintain, and repair wastewater treatment systems and associated process equipment.
• Operate and monitor a hybrid anaerobic/aerobic wastewater treatment system, including the EGSB digester, equalization systems, aerobic biological treatment processes, dissolved air flotation systems, sludge handling systems, and associated process equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain biogas systems, including flare systems, gas compressors, co‑generation equipment, and H2S scrubbers.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, process safety, and operational requirements associated with anaerobic digestion, aerobic biological treatment, combustible gas systems, hydrogen sulfide hazards, confined space entry, and wastewater treatment operations.
• Analyze data from controls, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biological systems and initiate operational changes to maintain treatment performance within equipment requirements and permit limits.
• Monitor and optimize wastewater treatment performance, including flow, pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, nutrient balance, biomass health, COD reduction, gas production, H2S concentrations, sludge quality, and overall biological treatment efficiency.
• Initiate corrective actions or alternative operating procedures during outages, equipment failures, process upsets, toxic or high‑strength waste loads, large spills, or emergency conditions affecting wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform basic and advanced laboratory testing related to wastewater process monitoring, anaerobic treatment, aerobic biological treatment, sludge quality, and process control.
• Conduct routine and non‑routine analysis of wastewater streams and anaerobic/aerobic treatment performance.
• Perform routine, preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, aerobic treatment, gas handling, sludge handling, and process treatment equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, anaerobic process, aerobic process, and biological treatment equipment to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
• Demonstrate strong root‑cause problem‑solving skills to identify operational issues, execute repairs, improve reliability, and optimize wastewater treatment system performance.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and any additional observations.
• Ensure PM’s/ work order paperwork is completed before departure from plant.
• Follow‑up with any team members when passing along ongoing work to the next shift.
• Assist the lead with developing/updating SOP’s.

• Work closely with brewing and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities without disrupting the manufacturing process. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

• Find parts in the CMMS system.
• Ensure parts used from inventory are reported and documented in accordance with inventory control program guidelines.
• Optimize the use of resources, including tools and equipment.

• Ensure smooth shift changes by communicating important information to incoming shifts, including updates on work in progress, equipment conditions, and any outstanding issues or concerns.
• Escalate concerns to supervisor as it relates to safety, quality, performance goals, productivity, continuous improvement, and teamwork/harmony.

• Collaborate with your peers and team members to…