Wastewater Treatment Specialist

1 month ago


South Burlington, Vermont, United States PurposeEnergy LLC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Wastewater Operator to join our team at PurposeEnergy LLC. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective treatment of wastewater at our industrial food and beverage anaerobic digester pretreatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and control the treatment process, including hydraulic flows, temperatures, pH, COD, VFA, pressures, and renewable power generation.
  • Conduct regular compliance audits, safety inspections, and provide routine reporting to ensure facility operations meet regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize facility throughput, including feedstock volume, effluent volume, and renewable energy production.
  • Manage inventory control of consumables, such as chemicals, reagents, and spare parts, utilizing our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • 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 a valid Vermont State Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator License and participate in ongoing continuing education.
Qualifications
  • Current Vermont Grade II Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate (or higher), preferred.
  • 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 Programmable Logic Controllers (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, preferred.
  • Experience using a CMMS, such as FIIX, preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
  • You will be required to support work at facilities, both indoor and outdoor, throughout the year. You will be required to perform work standing, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., working overhead, on the ground, on ladders, on tanks, and in pits.
  • A pre-employment mobility performance evaluation exam is required.
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 company's 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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