Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Overview

Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator in Tuscaloosa, AL. Operate process equipment and filtration systems used to treat industrial wastewater on customer site and potentially other treatment facilities.

• Salary $55,000 - $58,000
• Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Health, Retirement Plan, PTO

• Coordination of water treatment equipment delivery and exchange.
• Hooks up hoses and rinses in various types of exchangeable water treatment equipment.
• Drains, disconnects hoses and makes ready for shipment various types of exchangeable water treatment equipment.
• Records operational data from process control instruments and meters, gauge readings, and chemical metering systems on specified forms.
• Performs calculations pertaining to water chemistry, gallonage processed, capacities, and predictive exhaustion of ion exchange resin systems.
• Operates, inspects, adjusts, and monitors process equipment, to detect problems on air, water, and solids handling systems.
• Under direction, performs process calculations required for the proper operation of equipment, including chemical dosage rates.
• Performs preventive maintenance using hand tools, power tools and/or precision equipment in accordance with O&M guidelines and requirements.
• Cleans equipment, machinery, and buildings.
• Responds to alarms for emergency situations at various facilities/systems

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in water filtration and/or water treatment.
• Knowledge of ion exchange treatment a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment, meters, and gauges.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and algebra commonly used in the water treatment industry.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate/8-hour refresher preferred. If not current, this will be completed upon hire.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed