Water/Wastewater Plant Operator

Water/Wastewater Plant OperatorImmediate need for a talented Water/Wastewater Plant Operator. This is a 6 to 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kansas City, MO (Onsite).Key Responsibilities:Manage daily plant operations at a hazardous waste/Superfund facility.Operate and monitor pumps, filters, chemical treatment systems, instrumentation, and SCADA.Perform water-quality testing and sampling.Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.Operate the groundwater pumping and treatment system in compliance with regulatory orders and permits.On call 24/7 for system shut-downs or alarms with immediate response for repairs required to restart the facility.Monitor, adjust and record data from various types of instrumentation and equipment to ensure proper biological and chemical treatment, sludge precipitation and removal, pressure and flow rates of the wastewater system; and monitor influent and effluent flow.Maintain daily log for local, state and federal records; record reading of gauges and results of tests at specified intervals; maintain record of daily operations and any irregularities; maintain equipment maintenance records.Collect treatment plant and groundwater samples; test water quality; make chemical analysis such as solids determination, chlorine residual and pH determination; perform sludge volume tests; measure dissolved oxygen levels; perform well capacity test; turbidity and telemetry monitoring.Ensure facility, discharge sampling, and regulatory inspections are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.Observe and operate a variety of equipment in the treatment of wastewater; operate filters, pumps, mixers, compressors, blowers and feeders; adjust and change tanks; backwash filters.Monitor the SCADA systems for the treatment plant and monitor site security.Respond to system breakdowns and after-hours emergencies.Committed to working safely and in compliance with company and site safety policies.Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.Site safety manager ensuring all guests, contractors, suppliers follow the company's safety protocols and expectations including safety stewardship and proper documentation and reporting.Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and repairs.Interact with adjacent facilities for emergency action planning.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Must have a College Degree or HS Diploma with Min 8 to 12+ years of relevant experience.Must have experience in collecting water samples for testing and Water/Wastewater or Groundwater Treatment Plant Operations.Candidate should have experience in operating SCADA and instrumentation monitoring.Knowledge with Environmental/regulatory compliance and documentation.Bachelor Degree in science or related field and 8 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenanceAssociate Degree in science or related field and 9 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenanceHigh School Diploma/GED and 10 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance is Required.40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained with current refresher training.Holds or has made recent progress to obtaining a Certified Grade D Wastewater Operator in the State of Missouri.Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations.Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations.Knowledgeable in understanding basic math pertaining to the treatment process.Experience in collecting water samples for testingExperience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues.Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial.