Waste Water Assistant

This position is responsible for performing the day-to-day job requirements involving the Company's wastewater treatment system as outlined in the established standard operating procedures. This is a physically demanding job that involves preventive maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment, monitoring and operation of machinery and equipment, daily sampling, testing, measuring and documentation of wastewater and related materials. This position reports to the IPCC Plant Manager and works under the supervision/instructions of the licensed independent contractor Operator of Record for the waste treatment plant. Must be self-motivated and able to perform the required job duties in an unsupervised setting. Duties and Responsibilities: Follow all Company safety policies and programs. Under the supervision/instructions of the Operator of Record, conduct daily operating procedures of the Center Agricultural wastewater treatment plant. Ensure machinery and equipment are operating properly by either performing assigned maintenance tasks or completing work orders/informing IPCC Plant Manager of needed maintenance, cleaning of machinery and equipment, monitoring of machinery and equipment. This includes machinery and equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and machinery and equipment related to wastewater treatment at the processing plant. Perform all required sampling, testing, measuring, recording and documentation procedures assigned, including but not limited to: pH testing, BOD testing and TSS testing of influent, basin and effluent water, taking water samples at various stages of the waste treatment process for internal testing, taking monthly samples of wastewater for outside laboratory testing. Keep the IPCC Plant Manager and the Operator of Record informed of all matters related to the Company's wastewater treatment system and property. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to clearly understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English. Ability to read and legibly write in English. Basic computer skills. Basic math skills. Basic understanding of laboratory equipment. Ability to perform physical work activities outdoors in all weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr