Wastewater Technician

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Supervisor__At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor The work model for the role is:
Onsite, Jonesboro, Arkansas Wastewater Technician Core Responsibilities Industrial wastewater technicians focus on treating manufacturing, chemical, or food processing byproducts rather than standard household sewage. Their work centers on removing heavy metals, toxic chemicals, oils, and complex organic compounds to meet strict local, state, and federal industrial discharge permits.

Key Responsibilities Pretreatment Operations:
Manage oil-water separators, clarification systems, and chemical precipitation units.

Chemical Management:
Dosing neutralizing agents, coagulants, and polymers to handle highly variable influent chemistry.

Sludge Handling:
Operate filter presses, centrifuges, and drying beds to safely dewater and prepare hazardous or solid waste for disposal.

Source Monitoring:
Inspect production lines and coordinate with plant operators to manage sudden chemical or volume spikes.

Regulatory Compliance:
Document discharge metrics to prevent costly regulatory violations and plant shutdowns.

Qualifications and Requirements High school diploma or GED Specialized

Certifications:

State-issued Industrial Wastewater Operator license (often distinct from municipal certifications).Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of specific chemical hazards, safety data sheets (SDS), and OSHA regulations.

Safety conscious, 5S driven, and recommends safety corrections immediately.

Self motivated

Note:

Candidates must have a work authorization that permits them to work for ABB in the U.S. (Include on postings for roles that will not offer sponsorship).Why ABB?

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts), helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction.

The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold reclosers and switch gear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution.

Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

What's in it for youWe want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that…