Wastewater Technician 1st shift

Key Responsibilities:

Waste management

* Proper containment, labeling, staging, and storage of carious hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., RCRA)

* Operate forklifts to safely transport waste materials and containers

* Coordinate waste pickups and shipments, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance

Industrial Waste Water

* Operate and maintain the on-site wastewater treatment system, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory discharge limits

* Perform and record daily system checks, flow rates, pH levels, and chemical dosing

* Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly wastewater reports to the City of Phoenix

* Maintain accurate inventory of wastewater treatment chemicals and order supplies as needed

Fume Scrubber Monitoring

* Conduct daily checks on fume scrubber systems and ensure proper chemical dosing

* Monitor and log pH levels and chemical feed operations to ensure effective pollutant removal

* Ensure adequate inventory of scrubber system chemicals and coordinate replenishment

Maintenance

* Perform routine preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment systems. Pumps, valves. Sensors, and associated equipment to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns

* Troubleshoot an resolve equipment malfunctions, leaks, clogs, and alarms in wastewater and fume scrubber system

* Maintain equipment logs, service records, and maintenance schedules according to manufacturer guidelines and internal procedures

* Conduct routine inspection and calibration of monitoring devices, chemical feed pumps, and level sensors

* Monitor and replace filters, gaskets, tubing, and fittings ass needed to maintain the system

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

* Conduct routine inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, fire control valves, spill kits, etc.

* Support day to day activities, including audits, safety walks, etc.

* Assist with EHS documentation , training support, and incident response activities as needed

Physical & Environmental Requirements

* Ability to lift and work in environments with exposure to industrial chemicals, fumes, and noise

* Required to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing

* Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions