Wastewater Operator

Wastewater Operator

Department: Newport QA

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newport

Reporting To: Marc Horton

Compensation: $18.20 - $22.39 / hour

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary: As Wastewater Operator I, you will assist in the operation and maintenance of wastewater operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. You will play a crucial role in monitoring systems, conducting tests, and supporting senior operators in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our treatment processes.

1. Regulatory Compliance, Wastewater Operation, and Monitoring:

• Assist in the daily operations of wastewater operations, including monitoring equipment and processes
• Perform routine tests and analyses on wastewater samples to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Mix, add, and maintain chemical addition systems and adjust as necessary to maintain operation within specified parameters
• Assist with sanitation and cleaning and other projects to reduce and eliminate down time
• Coordinate and facilitate inspections by regulatory agencies and customers
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, and inventory of supplies
• Record operational data and prepare reports for regulatory compliance
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment, ensuring all systems function efficiently
• Provide back‑up support for other duties as needed

2. Safety Enforcement and Training:

• Responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding area safe and clean
• Work with maintenance department to fix equipment concerns in a timely manner
• Participate in training sessions to enhance technical skills and knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• Respond to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and emergency situation to maintain continuous plant operations
• Learn and monitor all applicable environmental and occupational health and safety requirements to achieve 100% compliance and perform related duties

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• 1-2 years related experience

Preferred:

• Prior seafood industry experience
• Experience with the safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three‑syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions:

• Traditional warehouse and production facility environment
• Large, specialized equipment
• Large moving equipment
• High noise level
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous material
• Wet environment
  
  Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
• Well‑illuminated environment
• Scents related to…