Facilities Plant Operator

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour DOE

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid state certification for wastewater treatment Grade 1 or higher.

• Minimum of three years’ experience operating wastewater treatment facilities.

• Demonstrated advanced operational skills and sound judgment.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.

• Knowledge of treatment plant principles, equipment (valves, pumps, motors), and laboratory testing methods.

• Understanding of industrial waste impacts on treatment processes.

• Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CMMS, and data management systems.

• Experience operating PLCs and SCADA systems.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to environmental elements. Conditions may include loud noise, moving machinery, high-pressure systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and pathogens. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and reach overhead.

• Manual dexterity for equipment handling and fine motor tasks.

• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction).

• Ability to move throughout the facility during an 8-hour shift.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds, ascend/descend stairs, and operate push-type mowers.

• Consistent use of appropriate safety gear.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; implement corrective actions during assigned shifts.

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant systems to ensure reliability and efficiency of utility distribution and treatment processes.

• Monitor and operate equipment including gauges, meters, valves, pumps, and motors; adjust chemical dosages and flow rates as needed.

• Operate and monitor PLCs and SCADA systems for process control.

• Ensure compliance with company and project policies and procedures; report any deviations.

• Maintain accurate daily logs, rounds, lab records and prepare required reports.

• Utilize and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize maintenance activities and documentation.

• Collect samples and conduct routine laboratory tests on influent, effluent, biosolids, and industrial discharges.

• Manage biosolids processing, hauling, and application in accordance with schedules and regulations.

• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and process control discussions.

• Make operational decisions in the absence of supervisory staff.

• Communicate operational needs and changes to supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations.

• Uphold discipline and ensure adherence to established procedures.

• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.