Operations & Maintenance Technician I

Job description

Position Purpose

The O&M Tech I operates and maintains equipment, de-watering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in chemical/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Some experience in a related position and environment preferred. Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets. Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.

Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Work Environment

Spends 100% of the time in an operations environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

High School Diploma or GED. Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control. Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site. Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

Must possess a valid drivers license and a safe driving record. Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

Amount of time spent – Standing 50%, Walking 50% for as many as five miles per shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.