Plant Operator Job Kansas City area,Missouri USA,Engineering

Plant Operator

Duration: 4-month Contract

Location:

Kansas City, MO64120

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