Wastewater Treatment Operator

Company: Dragados
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

Essential duties/responsibilities of the Wastewater Treatment Operator include:

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• Will report to the Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Communicate and coordinate with construction field staff on influent water.
• Effectively manage coagulation and flocculation process.
• Operate and maintain vertical plate clarifier.
• Dewater solids using a plate press.
• Manage and operate pH adjustment process.
• Manage chemical inventory.
• Receive and handle chemical shipments.
• Follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collect permit required samples and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Fill out Chain of Custody.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate field water quality instruments (pH, Turbidity, etc).
• Interpret lab results per requirements in permit.
• Complete all reporting required by permits.
• Calibrate meters (e.g., flow, pressure sensors).
• Follow safety rules and guidelines when working with chemical equipment.
• Follow safety rules and guidelines when working with mechanical equipment.
• Monitor flowmeters.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Create O&M checklists to ensure consistent performance.
• Maintain familiarity with all applicable plans and permits.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  Class 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification a plus, but not required.

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