Maintenance Technician

POSITION: WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN SHIFT: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM and Rotating Saturdays REPORTS TO: MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY BENEFITS & PERKS WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN Top Work Place Winner Weekly Pay Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings Full Medical Benefits 401K/Profit Sharing Generous PTO Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus &Years of Service Bonus) SCOPE WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN Serve as equipment operator for (2) separate industrial pretreatment plants on-site. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of all treatment equipment, as well as other mechanical & electrical components. Monitor the entire industrial pretreatment system, collaborating with Operations, Engineering & Maintenance departments; to ensure wastewater effluent is compliant with City Permit limits. Receive and process up to 220,000 gallons of water per day. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN Use a variety of hand and power tools, to perform routine and emergency maintenance tasks, including but not limited to troubleshooting & repairs of: Pumps centrifugal, air-operated diaphragm, rotary lobe, double-disc (mechanical seals, gaskets, impellers, etc) Process piping valves (automated, manual ball valves, butterfly, etc) Electrical motors (associated with pumps, mixers, etc) Chemical dosing pumps (acid, caustic, polymers, etc) Instrumentation (pH sensor, temperature probes, level sensors) Various other mechanical components Serve as primary operator for ALL equipment components at each of the (2) separate industrial pretreatment plants. Major equipment listed below: Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) equipment, primary pretreatment device Rotary drum screen and solids compactor/auger (4) different lift stations, associated pumps and piping/valves Screw Press for de-watering sludge Tricanter (3-phase) Centrifuge for separating pure oil for re-sale Proficiency in the use of wastewater treatment chemicals, including but not limited to: Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polymers, Coagulant, Sodium Nitrate Must be able to record/log data accurately and understand trend-line displays, to ensure safe operating conditions are maintained. Must be able to navigate various HMI control panels to adjust setpoints, view tank levels, troubleshoot alarms, etc. Responsible for monitoring various bulk tanks, to ensure safe operating conditions are maintained, such as level, temperature, pH, mixing equipment, CIP processes 200,000 gallon EQ tank 50,000 gallon sludge holding tank 15,000 gallon centrifuge feed tank 6,000 gallon sludge balance tank 5,000 gallon coagulant chemical tank Must comply with all JTM safety policies, including but not limited to: Chemical Handling & Storage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fall Protection Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Must understand JTM's spill policy, including how to respond to an uncontrolled release/spill (diking, containment, reporting, etc.) Coordinate with contracted waste disposal services for pick-up and scheduling. Must be able to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial boom lifts Must be able to perform daily cleaning tasks, including high-pressure washing floors, tanks, equipment components, etc. Must be able to climb ladders, work on elevated platforms, rake/shovel solid waste, occasionally lift heavy items (50-60lbs) Other duties and/or special projects as assigned by Supervisor/Manager SUCCESS CRITERIA WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed BRC Compliance Reporting accuracy Waste water Treatment Policies followed 100% Attendance requirements met EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - WASTE WATER TECHNICIAN At least 6 months of previous experience in manufacturing environment and/or maintenance operations Able to build strong relationships, provide customer service, and problem solve. Requires a High School diploma or GED Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions, and perform preventative maintenance/repair as needed. Ability to use Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Good written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule as required arriving early, staying late and/or weekends. This position is an onsite position. *All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify. PIa76cb9138f81-31181-38230045