Plant Operator

Looking for an active, exciting career in liquid plant operations processing? Do you want to be a part of an organization that impacts the environment in a positive way? If so, Liquid Environmental Services is looking for a Plant Operator like you! As a Wastewater Plant Operator, your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works.

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of an industrial wastewater pretreatment facility. The Plant Operator monitors and operates treatment processes and equipment to ensure wastewater is properly treated prior to discharge to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW).

This position requires a hands‑on understanding of plant operations, including wastewater flow, tank levels, chemical treatment, pH control, solids and grease separation, pumps, treatment equipment, sampling, and basic preventative maintenance. Operators are expected to monitor plant conditions, recognize abnormal process or equipment conditions, maintain accurate operational records, and communicate issues requiring corrective action.

• Operate and monitor industrial wastewater pretreatment processes and associated equipment.
• Monitor wastewater flow, tank levels, available storage capacity, and treatment progress to maintain efficient plant operation and adequate capacity for incoming material.
• Prepare, mix, and add treatment chemicals according to established procedures and process requirements.
• Monitor and adjust treatment conditions, including pH and chemical dosage, within established operating parameters.
• Operate pumps, mixers, tanks, screening/separation equipment, DAF systems, and other wastewater treatment equipment as applicable to the facility.
• Monitor equipment and process conditions for abnormal operation, including leaks, blockages, unusual pressures, changes in flow, excessive solids or grease, and other process concerns.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform or assist with basic process testing and monitoring, including pH and other required operational or compliance parameters.
• Understand the basic purpose and importance of wastewater characteristics such as pH, BOD, COD, TSS, and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
• Record plant operating data, including tank levels, wastewater volumes, treatment information, chemical usage, equipment readings, and other required operational information.
• Maintain adequate treatment and storage capacity to support incoming wastewater and scheduled plant operations.
• Assist with wastewater receiving, transfer, treatment, and disposal activities as required.
• Inspect pumps, piping, valves, tanks, mixers, and other process equipment for proper operation.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on plant equipment within the employee's training and capabilities.
• Identify equipment problems and promptly communicate maintenance or operational needs to plant management.
• Clean tanks, processing equipment, work areas, containment areas, and other plant areas as required.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other facility equipment after receiving required training and authorization.
• Follow established procedures for spill prevention, containment, cleanup, and reporting.
• Follow facility wastewater discharge requirements, operating procedures, environmental requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Properly use required PPE and follow procedures for the safe…