Wastewater Treatment Specialist

2 days ago


South Burlington, Vermont, United States PurposeEnergy LLC Full time
Job Title: Wastewater Operator

Job Summary:

PurposeEnergy LLC is seeking a highly skilled Wastewater Operator to join our team at our S. Burlington, VT facility. As a Wastewater Operator, you will be responsible for managing the quality of treated effluent at our industrial food and beverage anaerobic digester pretreatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and troubleshoot plant processing pumps, piping, tanks, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Conduct compliance audits, safety inspections, and provide routine reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Optimize facility throughput, including feedstock volume, effluent volume, and renewable energy production.
  • Inventory control of consumables, such as chemicals, reagents, and spare parts.
  • Oversee the biological process, feedstock receiving, hydraulic pumping, chemical feed systems, filtration systems, phosphorus sequestration, dewatered solids removal, and biogas utilization system.
  • Ensure compliance with state and local wastewater permits, air quality permits, and solid waste permits.
  • Maintain VT State Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator License and continuing education.

Qualifications:

  • Current Vermont Grade II Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate (or higher).
  • Three years of relevant experience as an operator, in RNG, construction, and/or in industrial maintenance.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems and/or ability to assist/work on pumps, piping, electric motors, generators, instruments, and basic building maintenance.
  • Experience with the use of PLCs, controls, and instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, pH).
  • Basic computer skills including spreadsheets, email, PDFs, document downloading, ordering, cost reporting, & timesheets.
  • Experience coordinating and working with welders, plumbers, electricians, insulators, and startup technicians.
  • Experience using a CMMS FIIX.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to support work at facilities, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the year.
  • Ability to perform work standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., working overhead, on the ground, on ladders, on tanks, and in pits.

Travel:

This role is based in our S. Burlington, VT facility, but will require travel to facilities located in Shelburne, VT, Middlebury, VT, and future location in St. Alban, VT.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $25 - $33 / hr. depending on relevant experience.
  • Eligible for bonus plan.
  • Eligible for company equity program.
  • Eligible for the companys healthcare, dental, and vision plan.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Reimbursement for work-related travel expenses.

PurposeEnergy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.



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