
Class 1 wastewater operator with working knowledge of treatment processes to manage wastewater operations and promote environmental responsibility. Maintains water quality standards by effectively operating equipment and resolving minor technical issues. Demonstrated mathematical competence, basic mechanical skills, problem-solving and good communication skills.
- Perform process control changes based on acquired process lab data. - Train new operators.
- Delegate work to operators on shift to keep up with the cleanliness of the plant as well as to make sure we stay in compliance with our NPDES permit.
- Operate screw presses for dewatering.
- Assist plant manager with budget preparation annually.
- Conduct plant tours for the public.
- Data input of lab results.
- Keep up with changing regulations within the wastewater industry.
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in Excel.
- Kept track of chemical usage and chemical ordering.
- Collected composite samples to send to an offsite lab for permit testing.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as greasing, PVC repair, UV maintenance etc.
- Perform process control changes based on acquired process lab data. - Train new operators.
- Delegate work to operators on shift to keep up with the cleanliness of the plant as well as to make sure we stay in compliance with our NPDES permit.
- Operate screw presses for dewatering.
- Assist plant manager with budget preparation annually.
- Conduct plant tours for the public.
- Data input of lab results.
- Keep up with changing regulations within the wastewater industry
- Order lab supplies and plant chemicals as needed (ferric, polymer, caustic, bleach etc.)
- Prepare chemical usage reports and sludge handling reports for budgetary purposes for the project manager/VP.
- Prepare DMR's for plant manager review.
- Conduct employee reviews annually.
- Discipline employees as necessary including termination.
- Change or create schedules for operations staff.
- Be present during construction/client meetings.
- Generate daily and monthly reports for client
- Interview applicants for vacant positions.
- Responsible for the operation of the Dick Creek facility as well as The Manor.
- Operated dewatering equipment to include a belt press and an Andritz centrifuge.
- Calibrated lab equipment and recorded data daily in plant log books.
- Process control lab.
- Process decisions based on the needs of the plant.
- Worked on call rotating shifts.
- Housekeeping.
- Minor maintenance tasks.
- Any other task I was asked to perform by my supervisor.
- Responsible for the F. Wayne Hill facility per shift requirements. Each shift, I was assigned one area of the plant.
- Running process lab to include titrations, PO4, NH3, TSS etc.
- Operate dewatering centrifuges as well as rotary drum thickeners and 5 anaerobic digesters.
- Cleaning clairifers and other equipment as assigned by the shift supevisor.
- Assist in training new operators.
- Responsible for the Ostara facility on site.
- Using SCADA to control plant operations as well as operating in the field locally if needed.
- Performing basic preventative maintence tasks.
Wastewater Operator Class 1
Wastewater Collections System Operator
Water Distribution Systems Operator
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Currently enrolled in the GAWP Leadership Academy