Operator I

Job description

Position Purpose: The Operator I operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred. Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets. Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. Education/Experience/Background: High School diploma or GED. Some experience in a related position and environment is preferred. Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control. Some experience in a related position and environment preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site. Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check. Must obtain Grade 5 Wastewater License within 6 months. Must obtain Grade 6 Wastewater License within 12 months. Physical Requirements: Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.