Powerhouse Operator Engineer II

Position Purpose: 

Under supervision responsible for the control of an assigned process by operation of wastewater treatment equipment; prepares daily log of routine activity. Work is performed in industrial environment and involves exposure to dust odors extremes in temperatures and humidity noise generally works rotating shift hours on a schedule prepared by addition to the normal industrial environment the job may include exposure to sewage confined spaces gases and odors.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates assigned plant processes.
• Operates assigned treatment plant equipment by starting/stopping and regulating semiautomatic controls notes malfunctioning equipment and trouble shoots for needed repairs and makes needed adjustments where possible and refers maintenance problems to the shift supervisor.
• Records and interprets meter and gauge readings from equipment.
• Takes periodic samples for laboratory analysis. Performs tests for process control.
• Records activities in log and prepares and submits daily shift operational reports. (Excel based).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two years experienced in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment or powerhouse equipment. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of operating equipment in wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of Windows based computer operating system.
• Knowledge of the operation and adjustment of valves mechanical pumps motors chemical feed systems and semi-automatic controls.
• Knowledge of sampling and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of dials meters and gauges.
• Communicates effectively via written electronic and oral methods with co-workers supervisors managers and others when necessary.
• Ability to wear SCBA.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• ASOPE PPO II Operator License required
• Valid Wisconsin drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time