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Functional Title Student Intern - Wastewater Operations Recruitment Category Type Student Intern Functional Category Student Intern Grade GS.01 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Requisition Number SI24-028 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Staff Job Code N/A Job Description Summary The Student Inter- Wastewater Operations will assist the Plant Superintendent and other staff in the day-to-day management, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater plant.
Organization Name Piscataway WRRF Reports to Brian Persing Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Temporary Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Position Location Accokeek Position Summary Information
General Summary The Wastewater Operations Intern will assist the Plant Superintendent and other staff in the day-to-day management, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater plant.
Essential Functions - Observe safety regulations; follow and enforce recommended safety practices such as lockout/tagout procedures, confined space, traffic control, and others established by OSHA and MOSH
- Learn and frequently perform sampling duties in compliance with certification/regulatory requirements, including simple chemical analysis of sampling to determine operational parameters, as well as maintain a log of sampling results
- Learn and assist in operation and maintenance of the plants and remote faculties; provide general housekeeping for all facilities
- Learn and use the plant process control system for the purpose of helping to develop and test new graphics, trends, and alarms
- Learn and utilize the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the purpose of implementing new preventive maintenance schedules
- Perform independent research on improved control of wastewater treatment process.
- Learn and assist with compiling and interpreting plant, collection, and de-watering system operating data
Perform other related duties as required.
Work Environment And Physical Demands Wastewater treatment plant environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities - Analytical Skills, ability to compare numbers and facts to select correct actions.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Drive/motivation to learn
Completion of 2+ years of college coursework in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Business, or Data Analytics.
Additional Requirements MS Office proficiency
Preferences Previous work experience is helpful
Salary Commensurate with education and experience Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
