Waste Water Treatment Operator

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As our Wastewater Treatment Operator at BWXT Ordnance Tennessee in Jonesborough, Tennessee (NOGJ), you will perform tasks related to the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment System and the Sanitary Sewer Treatment System. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of the plant operations and compliance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. This position requires the operator to gain a thorough working knowledge of the operation, methods, and procedures of the wastewater and sewer treatment systems, along with a thorough working knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Regulations governing wastewater and sewer treatment .

Jonesborough, Tennessee (On-site)

• Perform all aspects of operating the wastewater treatment system and the sanitary sewer treatment system
• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, parameter checks, testing, and reporting as required to maintain compliance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations governing the wastewater and sewer treatment processes
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct upset conditions, including both mechanical and treatment operations
• Perform checks of the treatment processes to ensure proper operation and compliance
• Read, interpret and apply NPDES permit and laboratory reports
• Operate and troubleshoot evaporator systema and cooling tower systems
• Ability to communicate both verbally and through written communications with Local, State, and Federal personnel
• Prepare and submit written reports to regulatory agencies
• Be available to respond to emergency situations

• Requires a Associate’s degree and six (6) years of directly related experience or Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial environment deemed sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this position
• Waste Water Treatment certification from the State of Tennessee strongly preferred
• If not currently certified, require the ability to gain a Waste Water Treatment Certification with the State of Tennessee
• Experience with radioactive materials preferred
• Knowledge of local, state and federal codes, regulations and procedures regarding wastewater treatment, control, and discharge of industrial waste
• Principles of reporting recordkeeping, knowledge of basic computer systems and application software
• Ability to operate, inspect and maintain equipment used for water…