Wastewater Treatment Operator (WWT Operator)
$50,700–$91,650 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Wastewater Treatment Operator (WWT Operator) responsible for full-time operation, repair and maintenance of a small-scale industrial dissolved air flotation (DAF) wastewater treatment plant. Perform O&M including operational checks, sampling and monitoring of pH, turbidity, temperature and surfactants, chemical calibration of pumps, bench top testing, equipment troubleshooting, and minor maintenance of mechanical components. Schedule and oversee subcontractors conducting electrical and plumbing repairs of the system. Document compliance with project sampling procedures, complete daily logs and system documentation, and assist in data interpretation. May support sampling of groundwater, collecting water level data, and storm water sampling during precipitation events. Comply with site Health & Safety Plan. Communicate directly with the site facility engineer as well as the Leidos Project Engineer located in Oakland, CA. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience; WA Wastewater Operator certification, forklift certification or ability to obtain, and HAZWOPER certification with refreshers. May require night/weekend/extended hours. Preferred: knowledge of DAF systems and Level II operator certification.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- at least 5 years' relevant experience treating industrial wastewater (operation, monitoring, sampling, and O&M)
- Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator for Washington State, or in the process of becoming certified
- Forklift certification or the ability to obtain qualification/certification
- Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with valid 8-Hour refresher training
- Demonstrated experience delivering field work safely
- Ability to work independently to schedule and complete routine field duties
- Good organizational and project documentation skills
- Good communications skills and ability to proactively interact with client and Leidos team
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to work during night/weekend/extended hours occasionally as necessitated by site needs
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