Wastewater Operations Specialist Contractor

Wastewater Operations Specialist Contractor

Letter from Operators Unlimited President, Ben Fields:

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where what you say and do matters and influences the direction of the business? Do you want to help bring a refreshing approach to wastewater treatment, and help revolutionize the way people think about the industry? If so, Operators Unlimited may be the right place for you.

We are looking for our next team member to join in helping us with our mission of Transformation. Our current need is a Wastewater Operations Specialist who can help transform our customers and how they treat their waste.

• Responding to our customers and opportunities with Thankfulness
• Working with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other Operations team members to ensure our customers remain compliant
• Focusing on improvements and Growth in every aspect of your position and the business
• Utilizing appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required
• A desire and ability to mentor and train others
• Troubleshooting industrial and/or biological treatment functions including, but not limited to control systems, pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Operating/ understanding chemical feed systems and troubleshooting without assistance
• Completing Self/Discharge Monitoring reports as required
• Using Service Fusion, Acumatica and other systems as required with limited errors
• The ability to perform basic scheduling functions in Service Fusion as required
• Acting with Agility in responding to customer needs including off shift and weekend hours as required

Education/

Experience:

• A high school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in the wastewater industry
• Have an appropriate wastewater license
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience in applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to position self to analyze and review equipment by stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend ladders and steps to service a plant
• Must be able to walk through large facilities
• Must be able to work in environmental settings

• Running wastewater treatment plants within permit limits
• Communicating with the Team Leader to ensure compliance and improvements
• Working with the OU team to help grow the company
• Have Willingness to be Flexible as an Operator. We serve customers with changing needs, and our operations team is often needed to change the work schedule or duties at customer plants. OU Operators are needed during all work shifts during the day and night, while also being called to work the weekends and even out of town jobs.
• Have Wastewater Competence. The expectation varies based on the Operator’s license level, but all OU Operators are expected to have an above average skill in wastewater operations.
• Follow Attendance and Timeliness. Because of the constant nature of wastewater treatment plants, operators need to be reliable in showing up for work and being on time. For sickness, planned time off, and emergencies, OU Operators communicate well with their Team Leader to ensure the jobs get covered by another operator.
• Complete the Daily Routine. Every plant has standard operating procedures and daily tasks. The Operator is responsible to complete all of the regular daily duties with excellence.

• Living out our core values and core competencies
• High level of organizational and planning skills
• Ability to communicate and interact with people
• Manger your time and schedule with efficiency
• Conscientious personality and attitude
• Passing inspections
• No permit violations
• Achieving your quarterly goals and weekly commitments

Ready to get started? Let’s go!