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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science or related field and 8 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance — Required; OR
• Associate's Degree in science or related field and 9 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance — Required; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years 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 related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance (with Bachelor's Degree), 9 years (with Associate's Degree), or 10 years (with High School Diploma/GED)
• Experience in collecting water samples for testing
• Experience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues

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

Preferred Skills

• Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm operates from 75 offices across the country and internationally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners who generate over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared success that has earned the firm a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged on complex, high-consequence infrastructure projects.

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.