Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment OperatorJob DescriptionWe are seeking a full-time Plant Operator for an operations project in Goose Creek, SC. The Plant Operator performs a wide range of mid-complex to complex tasks encompassing field assignments based on client requirements.Responsibilities: Performing daily operations and maintenance of treatment plant. Completing minor routine maintenance of equipment. Demonstrating good interpersonal skills. Applying a working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology in carrying out assignments and applying standard policies and procedures within specific discipline. Operating facilities with computer or PLC controls. Monitoring, regulating, and adjusting chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and other process equipment. Collecting samples and performing routine in-lab tests as required. Maintaining a log of operations and maintenance activities and related records. Operating system to maintain compliance with permit requirements. Washing clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems, contact basins, operates sludge handling equipment and other process unit equipment, as required. Having good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the O&M of industrial facilities and ability to make routine laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations. Possibly operating a variety of equipment: forklift, aerial or scissor lifts, generator, compressors, pumps, etc. Participating actively in creating a safety culture at the jobsite. Adhering to the policies and standards set forth in the Firm’s Project Delivery Manual (PDM), Employee Manual, and Corporate Health & Safety Manual.Your starting point for constant growth:From the moment you join, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is: High School Diploma / Vocational training or equivalent. Applicable health & safety training. Typically, 5+ years’ experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Wastewater operator licenses not required, but preferred. Must have and maintain valid driver license. Ability to perform basic control laboratory testing and understanding and applying results. Good record-keeping skills, being comfortable with computers and computer-controlled equipment, and capable of learning new operating, maintenance, analytical or computer skills.Hard Skills

Performing daily operations and maintenance of treatment plant

Completing minor routine maintenance of equipment

Operating facilities with computer or PLC controls

Monitoring, regulating, and adjusting chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and other process equipment

Collecting samples and performing routine in-lab tests

Maintaining a log of operations and maintenance activities

Operating system to maintain compliance with permit requirements

Washing clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems, contact basins, operating sludge handling equipment

Operating various equipment: forklift, aerial or scissor lifts, generator, compressors, pumps

Soft Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of fundamental principles, terminology, and methodology

Good record-keeping skills

Comfortable with computers and computer-controlled equipment

Capable of learning new operating, maintenance, analytical, or computer skills

Participating actively in creating a safety culture

Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 7 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Goose Creek, SC .About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.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.