Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Location: Kansas City, MO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00-$50.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Plant Operator is responsible for managing the daily operation of water/wastewater treatment plant and management of a hazardous waste superfund facility per client and regulatory standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the groundwater pumping and treatment system in compliance with Federal and State 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, filters 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply 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.

Required Skills

• 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 testing.
• Experience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues.
• Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science or related field and 8 years of related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance required; OR
• Associate Degree in science or related field and 9 years of related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance required; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance 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.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance (with Bachelor's Degree); OR minimum 9 years (with Associate Degree); OR minimum 10 years (with High School Diploma/GED).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and world. With more than 14,500 employee-owners and over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, the firm serves essential sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this organization apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance and has earned the firm a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work recognitions. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects requiring creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10086 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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