Lead Wastewater Plant Operator

Job Description

Position Responsibilities
:

Maintains a safe workplace program and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Complies with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,

policies

and procedures. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal

documentation.

Is

designated

the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the facility.

Operates to the best possible standards providing uninterrupted operation.

Monitors wastewater plant systems, ancillary equipment and the chemical composition of the influent,

effluent

and internal process streams; makes necessary adjustments to ensure operation is within established guidelines.

Responds to unscheduled equipment or process failures.

Performs preventive maintenance and repairs

in accordance with

manufacturer's specifications on all systems including belt press, blowers, pumps,

valves

and piping.

Willingness to carry a radio or pager for after hour's call

out's

Completes maintenance records and documents all maintenance performed and

maintains

operating logbooks and databases as

required
.

Collects and analyzes raw waste, performs chemical, biological and physical analysis and

maintains

a thorough knowledge of the composition of the influent,

effluent

and internal process streams.

Monitors wastewater effluent

making adjustments

as necessary to ensure effluent quality standards are met or exceeded.

Oversees or performs all laboratory testing.

Accountable for the proper operation and maintenance of the wastewater plant for compliance with applicable regulations and/or permit requirements, including monitoring and reporting requirements.

Maintains cleanliness of wastewater plant.

Ensures efficient and economical operation of station wastewater treatment equipment.

Completes maintenance records;

maintains

laboratory and operating logbooks and databases as

required
.

Maintains control of plant tools, manuals, repair parts,

assemblies

and

consumables.

Maintains

inventory accuracy at 98% or better.

Ability to work alone or within a team depending on situation.

Advises the

Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative

of the status of water production equipment and systems.

Coordinates with the Utilities Supervisor or their on-ice representative to order repair and/or spare parts, maintenance parts, assemblies,

tools

and consumables.

Willingness to work a rotating shift; day,

swing

or night shift

Performs duties in support of division metrics (as provided by supervisor).

Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, affected by this position's work activities.

Evaluates job hazards and communicates information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and/or daily crew meetings.

Interprets project tasking

utilizing

design drawings,

specifications

and diagrams.

Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)

in accordance with

management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism.

Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with their subordinates as needed to relay information they need

in order to

be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, projects, Quality Standard Procedures, and safety practices.

May be

required

to work outside on various jobsites in extreme

cold weather

and environmentally challenging conditions.

Interacts with other partner companies, the National Science Foundation,

military

and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person. Is kind, courteous,

cooperative

and professional

at all times
.

Participate in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica.

Performs other duties as

required
.

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

Colorado Class "B" Certification (or other states' equivalent)

Minimum 6 months of Supervisor or Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) experience

E
xperience working in an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is

required
.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the maintenance and operation of activated sludge treatment plants is

required
.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, hazards, and safety precautions related to activated

sludge

treatment plants is

required
.

Ability to

maintain

a professional attitude and to work efficiently in a stressful environment is

required
.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred
:

Previous

experience with remote Polar Logistics operations is preferred.

Two years of experience as a Wastewater Treatment Operator preferred.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.