Level 2 Water Treatment

Performs skilled work in monitoring and controlling operations of the Water & Waste water Control Systems, working under supervision. Experience working with a GE-Ultra Filtration Membrane System is an asset. This position will be required to work any shift and/or any day of the week in accordance with production schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates process equipment and performs duties as follows:
Must be able to do the duties of a Utilities level 1 (Water Treat) but with a higher degree of efficiency based on sound basic knowledge and experience. Maintains consistent treatment to limits set for land applications, and clear interaction and communication with the Utilities Supervisor. Must have a knowledge of irrigation waste water systems. Support Management and employees efforts to optimize manufacturing efficiency’s and promote continues improvement.

Work with Supervisory staff and safety committees to develop and implement safety improvements. Keeps regular records of meter and pumps operations, ensuring proper operation and daily management of a process water treatment system. Collect, process and record various samples and information, including, but not limited to: flow and chemical composites. Responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of the Process and Waste Water Treatment Systems to ensure effective operation.

Responsible for operating and maintaining Anerobic Digester Maintains/Promotes safe work practices at all times. Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules including lockout-tag out procedure and chemical hazards. Understands and follows all plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Coordinates with production supervisory personnel on changes in water requirements to help insure maximum plant productivity. Assists in supervisors in training of new utility operators.

Assists in coordination of ordering parts and supplies for R & M. Fill out, maintain and sign all applicable documentation and administration forms for verification purposes. Other duties as assigned by Utility supervisor and requested by supervisors of other departments, such as janitorial duties.

Communicates with operators, sanitation leaders and supervisors as follows:
To keep abreast of downtime maintenance activities. To keep abreast of production activities. Remove any foreign material found during transfers and notifies supervisor immediately if glass or metal is found.

Maintain sanitation in the work area as needed:
Clean water treatment areas as determined necessary (using the designated cleaning equipment and supplies as well as a high pressure water hose). Notify supervisors and sanitation leaders when repair work in the production area is completed.

Training Period
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When prerequisites and criteria of the position are met

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups management, supervisor and fellow co-workers in organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and mathematics required to calculate interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather…