Wastewater Treatment Technician (Boston)
Primary responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of various industrial wastewater treatment systems, ranging from Industrial Grade 1 to Grade 4. These treatment systems are designed to remove heavy metals from wastewater discharges and are typically comprised of elementary pH and ORP adjustment, flow measurement, physical filtration, activated carbon, and ion exchange processes. Other key responsibilities include setup and collection of wastewater samples for analysis, and installation and service of silver recovery systems and components.

The candidate should have sufficient aptitude to understand the various types of equipment used, and to satisfactorily perform the responsibilities and duties listed below.

At the discretion of the Treatment Technologies Manager, this position presents the right candidate with the opportunity to expand the responsibilities beyond current expectations. This position offers ample opportunity for growth through merit, i.e. excellent job performance.

Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems and related equipment and components including, but not limited to, the following: Chemical metering pumps, centrifugal transfer pumps, “other” pump types; Calibrate and standardize pH and ORP probes and control loops; Maintain assorted filter types.
* Calibrate and troubleshoot various flow measuring devices such as Sigma, ISCO, Foxboro, and other types of flow measuring devices.
* Understand how to properly maintain various Programmable Logic Control Devices (PLCs).
* Required to occasionally work long hours, weekends and holidays; and to be “on call”.
* Maintain and complete daily log of all maintenance and routine operations at sites.
* Collect industrial wastewater samples using ISCO and similar types and styles of automatic samplers.
* Possess a working knowledge of pertinent wastewater regulations, as well as knowledge of effective installation of new equipment such as pumps, valves, flow meters, probes, and other system related equipment.
* Participate in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of industrial wastewater treatment plants.
* Possess the ability to assist in implementing system upgrades.
* Provide technical assistance to our customers.
* Candidate must be an effective problem solver and able to work independently.
* Candidate must be a “self starter” who is willing and able act in a professional, responsible manner at all times.
* Other duties as assigned.