Wastewater Operator-1

The Wastewater Operator will perform overall operation and maintenance of our industrial waste treatment plant controlling the acid neutralization/chemical precipitation process in accordance with permit discharge addition to treatment plant operations this role will manage hazardous waste handling and shipments oversee bulk material receiving maintain wash and rinse tank preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and coordinate directly with EHS personnel to ensure site safety permit adherence and regulatory compliance.

Wastewater Operator (PA Metem Site)

What youll do:

• Operate equipment in the treatment plant to control the flow and processing of discharged material.
• Monitor system controls and adjusting valves (manually or remotely) to regulate the flow of effluent discharge.
• Observe operating conditions interpret control readings and evaluate test results to manage influent water flow through filtering flocculation and clarification processes.
• Maintain comprehensive operation logs recording flow rates pH levels and discharge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine tests and analyses to ensure compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste streams including proper handling storage and coordination of waste shipments.
• Coordinate with EHS personnel for safety protocols permit reporting and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee bulk material receiving and deliveries.
• Operate evaporation process for waste material
• Perform PM and cleanout on parts flusher and parts washer maintain waste stream
• Manage daily water and utility usage readings
• Montior and maintain DI bottle inventory and coordinate exchanges on equipment
• Monitor waste acid storage tanks and raw acid storage tanks to ensure containment integrity and align processing with production needs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment chemical stock levels
• Carry out routine maintenance and housekeeping in the plant and waste treatment area.

What youll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of operating experience in an industrial wastewater plant.
• Basic computer skills (email data logging).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shifts.
• DOT certification or equivalent in hazardous waste transportation laws.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses gloves earplugs safety shoes splash jacket face shield other as needed).
• Export Control:This role requires access to technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual).

What will make you stand out:

• Completion of PADEP-recognized industrial wastewater training.
• PADEP Industrial Wastewater Operator license (Class B or higher preferred).
• Advanced RCRA hazardous waste training.
• Ability to run forklift
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards safety and regulatory integrity.

Pay Transparency: The pay range for this position is $23.00/hr - $29.00/hr. The position will remain open until a candidate is identified for offer.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 22 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.