Wastewater Technician - Las Vegas, United States - Aerotek

Description

Aerotek is hiring Wastewater Technician. Position pays $29-$30 per hour. Hiring immediately

Description:

MUST HAVE: license or equal, Wastewater experience, Operator skills

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for performance of the treatment systems with respect to permit equivalencies.

• Leads troubleshooting and emergency response efforts.

• Preparation of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMRs) as required.

• Operates, inspects, adjusts and monitors process equipment, meters, gauges and controls to detect problems/malfunctions and maintain proper level of equipment operation and system performance on air, water, groundwater, wastewater, industrial wastewater and leachate systems.

• Records operational data, meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

• Interacts with client organizations, including engineering departments, site managers, and consultants.

• Trains, directs and coordinates the work of other operations and maintenance staff; may oversee subcontractors and vendors.

• Collaborate with internal Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to successfully manage projects.

• Responsible for personal safety record; know, understand and comply with all project/site safety requirements.

• Prepares estimates for materials and labor for O&M projects.

• Uses computer-based maintenance program as part of workday; prepares basic reports and communications using computer programs; skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel and email programs.

• Collects process and groundwater samples for testing or may oversee sample collection process; performs low-flow groundwater sampling; performs sample collection and process control testing and field testing of water, soil and air samples as required.

• Maintains consistent production quality and work records.

• Performs preventive maintenance using hand tools, power tools and/or precision equipment in accordance with O&M guidelines and requirements.

• Adds process chemicals such as potassium permanganate, caustic, acid, chlorine, polymer and coagulant using mixers, pumps and metering devices.

• Responds to alarms for emergency situations at various facilities/systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Current Wastewater Operator's License; Industrial, Biological, Physical, or Chemical.

• Degree in Environmental Science or courses in Wastewater Treatment preferred.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial WW Operations.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures.

• Able to evaluate physical characteristics of water and waste streams.

• Perform and interpret laboratory analyses.

• Ability to evaluate, operate, and troubleshoot process equipment, meters, and gauges.

• Understanding of major mechanical equipment and able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on those components.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and algebra commonly used in wastewater treatment industry.

• Good working knowledge of physical and chemical treatment processes. Experience with biological systems is preferred.

Shift will be four (4) twelve (12) hour shifts: 5pm - 5am (most likely will be Wed - Sat (Possible Sat - Tues)

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About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.