Waste Water Operator

ROLE SUMMARY

The Waste Water Operator will be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of the Rivian Waste Water Pretreatment Plant and RO systems. The Operator will work with Paint shop pretreatment to manage the water stream appropriately and comply with Federal, State, and Municipal Regulations and permit levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• MUST be able to pass IEPA Class K Industrial Pretreatment Certification for the Rivian System after appropriate training and education.
• Assess Lab Data and make appropriate operational adjustments to maintain operation below permitted levels.
• Conduct light repair and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Collect samples as needed for Laboratory analysis.
• Act as backup support for the Waste Handling Technician
• Provide support as needed for other EHS functions, such as Air and RCRA Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to interpret and understand Process Instruments and Flow Diagrams and blueprints.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. ·
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment
• Must have independent thinking and troubleshooting skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Industrial Education, Environmental Health and Safety is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with wastewater systems management experience is required and 5+ years' experience is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to climb up/down ladders and stairs, negotiate unevenly or moving surfaces, and work at varying heights.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be on the plant floor and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• At other times while performing duties of this job, the employee will work in a standard office environment.