Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician 1

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Your Role
The Wastewater Technician will provide operational and maintenance support to MilliporeSigma’s wastewater treatment plant in Jaffrey, NH to ensure compliance with discharge permit requirements and the support of manufacturing processes. In addition, the Wastewater Technician will provide will part of a team responsible for treatment systems consisting of anaerobic digestion, aerobic treatment, and membrane bio reactors (MBRs). This includes all associated pumps and lift stations. This technician is responsible for working Sunday – Wednesday, 6AM-4:30PM.
Perform critical sampling and analysis of wastewater facility operations, such as biological oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and pH to evaluate treatment system health and regulatory compliance
Perform preventative maintenance on treatment system components such as pumps, valves, blowers, pH probes, etc.
Collection and preparation of samples for third-party laboratory evaluation
Maintain required wastewater records, logs and checklists of facility operations
Assist in maintaining monthly air emission logs and calculations
Support stormwater and SPCC inspections
Work conscientiously, adhere to EH&S policies and processes, and be aware of safety hazards and participate in 24 hour on-call rotation
Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, lighting/electrical issues with assistance from the Facilities group
Collaborates with manufacturing teams to manage wastewater flows and operational conditions, coordinates non-hazardous wastewater shipments to third-party facilities, supports chemical deliveries, performs confined space and elevated work when needed, and reports operational issues or plant changes to management while assisting with additional assigned duties.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources Management, Ecology).
1+ years of experience in wastewater operations
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ experience in wastewater operations or environmental position
Valid driver’s license
Physical Attributes
Lift 50 lbs
Stand, bend, walk for 8 hour periods