Chemical Trtmnt Plant Tech 1
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 46089
Team: O46 PLANT UTILITY OPS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. Equipment includes mixers grinders filter presses dryers filtering equipment pumps and filling machines. Performs quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identifies variations. Processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions and requires training in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Specific to this position:
This position operates under the direct supervision of the Treatment Plant Supervisor and the technical guidance of Senior Treatment Plant Technicians. Successful candidate will perform industrial wastewater treatment processes relying on established treatment plant operation procedures and environmental standards and regulations for guidance.
Additional areas of responsibility include and are not limited to:
Operate the Chemical Wastewater & Oily Wastewater Treatment facilities; ensuring the removal or reduction of heavy metals and/or other contaminants prior to discharge
Monitors unit processes (equalization chemical addition filtration etc.) and adjusts flow rates chemical feedrates and other variables to properly treat wastewater handled by these facilities.
Operate filter presses and other related equipment as necessary
Collects and analyzes wastewater samples identifying chemical properties and contaminants to determine required treatment processes and/or evaluate plant operating performance
Collects and records operational data from unit instrumentation and sample analysis and prepares written records and reports as required
Monitors operating conditions and notifies appropriate personnel when maintenance and repair work is needed
Monitors chemical and equipment inventories
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and general housekeeping at facilities
May coordinate the transportation segregation and storage of industrial wastewater
Must Have
Nice to Have
Candidate will need to be able to enter tight spaces climbing kneeling stooping and standing for extended periods of time
Operation is 24/7 - Should be able to work a variable work schedule including all shifts overtime weekends and holidays
Industrial Waste Water Treatment/Plant Operator/Technical Operations Control experience is highly desirable
Industrial Waste Water Treatment/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator minimum of 2 years of experience
Wastewater Works Operator License Class 3 or higher
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook etc.)
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
