WASTEWATER SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

SSW Advanced Technologies

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Newport, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician operates and maintains the wastewater treatment plant, including monitoring flow, inspecting equipment, and conducting process tests. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate records, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of experience in wastewater/pretreatment within a manufacturing setting. You are a licensed forklift operator and can perform daily inspections, operate treatment plant equipment, and conduct process tests.

Must Have Skills for ATS

wastewater treatment

process control

forklift operation

sampling

pH testing

sludge monitoring

preventative maintenance

corrective maintenance

5S

computer literacy

Job Description

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website https://www.sswtechnologies.com/

The Onsite Wastewater System Technician will operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater. This is a second shift position, 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, Mon-Thurs. with possible overtime on Fridays as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Operates and maintains proper operation of the treatment plant to control flow and adjustment of valves. 
  2. Perform daily inspection of treatment plant probes, pumps, filters, tanks, and controllers. 
  3. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine proper requirements. 
  4. Provide proper records of the plant as well as discharge levels. 
  5. Provide weekly samples for analysis. 
  6. Conducts sampling duties in compliance with state and federal regulations. 
  7. Conducts a variety of process tests for the detection of heavy metals and pH ranges. 
  8. Monitors sludge levels in process tanks and filter press, performs necessary and routine maintenance of these items. 
  9. Assists with mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of process equipment. 
  10. Conducts general housekeeping and 5S building and ground cleanup of the west pad and/or waste treatment system and all its process stages as well as the 15-stage pre-treatment system as defined within the SOP. 
  11. Record daily readings of the treatment plant as well as daily water meter readings in specific areas throughout the production facility. 
  12. Other duties as assigned.

Position Supervised or Directed:

Reports to Wastewater/Pretreatment Supervisor. 

Qualifications, Experience requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed forklift operator
  • 1+ years of experience in wastewater/pretreatment working in a manufacturing environment.

General Requirements:

  • Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Conditions:

  • Manufacturing plant environment 
  • Frequently indoors
  • Physical ability, which may include standing, lifting, carrying, reaching. 
  • Occasionally exposed to high/cold temperatures, loud noises, and fumes.

Equipment Use:

  • Computer
  • SSW Machinery
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Commitment to Core Values:

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Caring for People
  • Customer Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Improvement

SSW Advanced Technologies

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 75 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets, More information is available on our website, www.sswtechnologies.com We are a rapidly growing company with excellent career opportunities North America Wide! If you want to be a part of a fast paced, entrepreneurial organization helping customers build a better product in a globally competitive marketplace, this is the organization for you!
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