Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Plant Operator-Water Reclamation

Post Date
10/17/2017

Expiration Date
11/10/2017

Details:
This position is responsible for the monitoring and control of pumps, blowers, compressors, chemical feed systems and other treatment plant equipment as necessary to produce high quality effluent water in accordance with the facility’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The position is also responsible for the processing of sludge in accordance with the facility’s Residuals Management Program (RMP).

Employees in this position operate and clean all pumps and equipment as required by demand, collect samples and perform laboratory analysis as necessary for permit compliance and process control, perform a variety of chemical, biological, and bacteriological analysis of wastewater, water, solids, biosolids, and industrial wastewater, adjust and operate sodium hypochlorite and other chemical systems, maintain daily reports and operational logs based on meter readings and facility checks, monitor process performance and trends and make adjustments to controls and equipment as necessary to achieve optimal performance, check all operating equipment and pumps for proper performance, monitor plant performance as required by federal, state, and local permits, laws, regulations, ordinances and policies, performs all other tasks assigned.


Qualifications:
Essential
1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Knowledge of mathematics
3. Basic computer skills
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work independently
6. Valid Michigan Driver’s License
Preferred
1. Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Electronics, or related field; or equivalent education and experience
2. Knowledge/experience with mechanical equipment and pump operations
3. Knowledge of standard laboratory practices and techniques
Certification Requirements
1. State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Wastewater Treatment “D” Certification or the ability to obtain within 2 yrs of placement into this position
2. State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Wastewater Treatment “C” Certification or the ability to obtain within 4 yrs of placement into this position


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Employer:
Holland Board of Public Works
Contact:
Lori Powers

Address:
Holland Board of Public Works
625 Hastings
Holland, MI 49423

Work Phone:
616-355-1571

Email:
lpowers@hollandbpw.com

Website:
https://www.hollandbpw.com/careers/employment-opportunities