Wastewater Treatment Operator

Your Job Georgia Pacific is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator for our Perdue Hill, AL (ARC) facility. The Wastewater Treatment Operator position creates value by working with the Environmental team in achieving goals/improvement of key factor results (safety, environmental compliance and controls, asset strategy improvement, housekeeping, and reliability) which allows for a smooth and successful operation. This position pays $24.61 per hour. The Wastewater Treatment Operator will work twelve hour rotating shifts and required overtime as needed, which may include weekends and holidays. The rotation is 4 days, 7 off, 4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, and 3 off (5:00 am to 5:00 pm days and 5:00 pm to 5:00 am nights) Our Team Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose group. What You Will Do Must be able to learn the startup, shut down, and steady state operation of the Landfill Leachate System, Water Treatment Plant, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Able to use 4site and LOTO programs Identify equipment performance issues and coordinate necessary maintenance activities Attend and complete mandatory training for sampling/testing compliance activities to back up control room operator (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.) Learn and understand the requirements as specified in the facility NPDES discharge permit Understand the RIM Management process Strong analytical skills to make quick decisions that could stabilize the plant during upset conditions Monitor process variables and maintain efficient and compliant operations Maintains strict adherence to safety rules & regulations to include wearing required safety equipment Communicate with other crew members to identify gaps, and help develop strategies to address Maintain cleanliness in designated work area Be self-motivated and able to work alone Economic thinker, analytical, resourceful, and problem solver Performs other related duties as assigned Required to attend and complete mandatory and ongoing trainings Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) High School diploma or GED Able to accurately and safely use equipment including measuring equipment and basic hand tools Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel for data entry and document creation Be able to work from a boat and to obtain a boating license to perform river surveys What Will Put You Ahead Two years prior experience working with wastewater processes Two years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. Our Benefits medical dental vision flexible spending and health savings accounts life insurance ADD disability retirement paid vacation/time off educational assistance infertility assistance paid parental leave adoption assistance Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific Corp.