Plant Operator for our Wastewater (WW) plant in Just outside of Baltimore, MD. The Operator is responsible for the daily operational and maintenance of our Wastewater Treatment Plant. This state-of-the-art facility utilizes food waste to produce biomethane and an organic fertilizer. It includes a wastewater treatment plant and anaerobic digestion plant, along with the associated gas cleaning equipment. This role requires an experienced AD / WW Plant Operator with hands-on knowledge of process control, operations, and maintenance. This position reports to the Lead operator and Plant Manager and reports on-site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in commissioning and all activities related to startup of the facility
• Perform daily activities related to the safe and efficient operation of the facility
• Perform all operational and minor maintenance duties.
• Maintain tidiness and general good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Assist with the intake and record keeping of organic feedstock materials as required
• Monitor AD feeding, gas production, digestate production, wastewater treatment processes.
• Boilers, gas equipment, etc. and determine the need to adjust, repair, and carry out basic service of equipment.
• Ensure proper operation.
• Environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures orders
• Perform all duties related to the operation of the biological processes of the AD and wastewater treatment and make minor process control adjustments as required to ensure proper operation
• Perform regular checks of mechanical equipment, including pumps, mixers, screens, valves,
• Monitor chemical use, receive deliveries, and make minor dosing adjustments as required to
• Ensure the plant is operating within its parameters as related to health, safety, and
• Communicate with maintenance and biological support team to ensure efficient running of the plant.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and book work
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the operation of WW treatment and / or AD facilities
• Possession of a MD 5A Wastewater certificate or have the ability to obtain one via Reciprocity
• Knowledge and experience operating advanced wastewater treatment systems (BNR/ENR)
• Knowledge and experience operating a Membrane Bioreactor desirable.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls, and SCADA systems
• Able to perform basic water quality or other laboratory analysis
• Knowledge of the operation of solids dewatering equipment
• Knowledge of CHP, biomethane upgrading technology, flares, and gas blowers desired.
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, agitators, de-packagers, conveyors, separators, etc.
• Experience in the safe operation of rolling equipment such as forklifts, front end loaders, skid steers, cranes, and manlifts, a plus.
• Familiar with PPE and general safe work practices related to Confined Space, Hot Work Permits, Respirator, Working at Height, First Aid, etc.
• Maintain a residence within a commutable distance of the facility to respond to emergencies within 1 hour if required
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing
• Competent with technology and the Microsoft use Excel