Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician

 

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role

 

The Wastewater Technician will provide operational and maintenance support to MilliporeSigma’s wastewater treatment plant in Jaffrey, NH to ensure compliance with discharge permit requirements and the support of manufacturing processes. In addition, the Wastewater Technician will provide will part of a team responsible for treatment systems consisting of anaerobic digestion, aerobic treatment, and membrane bio reactors (MBRs). This includes all associated pumps and lift stations. This technician is responsible for working Sunday – Wednesday, 6AM-4:30PM.

 

• Perform critical sampling and analysis of wastewater facility operations, such as biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and pH to evaluate treatment system health and regulatory compliance
• Perform preventative maintenance on treatment system components such as pumps, valves, blowers, pH probes, etc.
• Collection and preparation of samples for third-party laboratory evaluation
• Maintain required wastewater records, logs and checklists of facility operations
• Assist in maintaining monthly air emission logs and calculations
• Support stormwater and SPCC inspections
• Work conscientiously, adhere to EH&S policies and processes, and be aware of safety hazards and participate in 24 hour on-call rotation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, lighting/electrical issues with assistance from the Facilities group
• Collaborates with manufacturing teams to manage wastewater flows and operational conditions, coordinates non-hazardous wastewater shipments to third-party facilities, supports chemical deliveries, performs confined space and elevated work when needed, and reports operational issues or plant changes to management while assisting with additional assigned duties.

 

 

Who You Are

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources Management, Ecology).

 

OR

 

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ experience in wastewater operations or environmental position
• Valid driver’s license

 

 

 Physical Attributes

 

• Lift 50 lbs
• Stand, bend, walk for 8 hour periods
• Comfortable with ladder use and work at heights

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience with SCADA systems
• Massachusetts Industrial Wastewater License
• Powered Industrial Vehicle Operator
• Technical and mechanical experience
• Works collaboratively with team members
• Proficiency with excel, power point, etc.
• Familiarity with basic principles of aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment

 

 

Pay Range for this position: $27- $41 per hour

 

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.  

 

 

 

 

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