Waste Water Technician

Waste Water Technician### Waste Water Technician Apply:
Rochelle, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR002946
** You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
** Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
** We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
**** Come build a career you believe in.
**** About the Role
** Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for supporting the facility's environmental compliance programs through the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems, management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, environmental inspections, chemical inventory control, and environmental recordkeeping. This position works closely with operations, maintenance, and outside service providers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
** Pay:** [$24]  
** What You’ll Do
*** Duties and Responsibilities  + Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.  + Operate and monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.  + Monitor, clean, calibrate, and maintain pH instrumentation and related treatment equipment.  + Perform wastewater sampling, laboratory testing, and process adjustments as necessary.  + Operate sludge dewatering equipment, including filter presses.  

+ Record water meter readings, pH readings, and other required operating parameters throughout the facility.  + Monitor chemical usage and maintain appropriate inventory levels of treatment chemicals and environmental supplies.  + Coordinate chemical deliveries and maintain chemical storage areas.  + Perform hazardous and non-hazardous waste inventories and maintain waste accumulation areas.  + Characterize, label, store, and prepare waste for shipment in accordance with applicable regulations.  

+ Conduct inspections of waste storage areas, chemical storage systems, and environmental control equipment.  + Maintain environmental records, logs, manifests, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.  + Assist with environmental audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies.  + Coordinate activities of environmental contractors and waste disposal vendors.  + Assist in troubleshooting environmental and wastewater treatment issues.  + Train employees on environmental procedures and waste management practices as required.  

+ Participate in continuous improvement projects related to environmental compliance, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.  + Perform other duties as assigned.  
* Required Skills and Competencies  + High School Diploma or GED required.  + Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, utilities, environmental, or wastewater treatment environment preferred.  + Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.  + Sound decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.  + Effective written and verbal communication skills.  + Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.  + Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.  

+ Ability to lead and promote safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.  + Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of…