Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
Jackson County Utility Authority
Pascagoula, MS
11.2023 - Current
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as lab reports or instrument readings then made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving spills or malfunctions at the plant site.
- Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment, and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
- Participated in safety meetings; adhered strictly to safety rules while performing duties.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as filter backwashing and cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
- Performed operation of a belt filter press that we use to load sludge into semi-trucks.
