Water / Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job description

Job description

S.T.A.T. Waste Stream Services, Inc. is a unique turnkey company offering …. Strategic Technologies Applied Water Reclamation. STAT and its alliances have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Our mission statement is simply “Keeping you in compliance and within budget.”

We provide Operations & Maintenance and associated General Services not limited to; sampling, testing, & reporting, consulting, fabrication, installations, refurbishing & repairing, for various wasteWater Treatment facilities.

Headquartered in Houma, Louisiana, we use our comprehensive experience and contemporary technology along with experienced staff to form a synergy with our customer base which allows us to comply with our mission statement.

Why would you want work for STAT?

1. Competitive salaries,

2. 68% Paid Employee, Health Insurance,

3. Paid Vacation,

4. Paid Sick Time,

5. Paid Holidays,

6. Short Term Disability,

7. Life,

8. Dental,

9. Vision, Liberty and AFLAC.

WasteWater Treatment Plant Operators are responsible for the purification of wastewater. They remove harmful organisms, solid wastes, and toxic chemicals (such as lead and mercury) from domestic and industrial wastewater. They then return the treated water to the rivers and oceans.
WasteWater Treatment Plant Operators read and interpret meters and gauges that monitor the purification process and operation. They use this information to control the pumps, valves, and generators that move the wastewater through the treatment processes and dispose of the waste materials. Plant operators also collect water samples, operate chemical-feeding devices, and perform laboratory tests. In addition, they may make minor repairs on equipment. Increasingly, operators use computers to monitor and regulate processes and equipment and to generate reports.

The duties of a wasteWater Treatment Plant Operator vary with the size and type of plant. In smaller plants one operator may perform all tasks. Large plants may employ several operators—each specializing in one process—who work with chemists, engineers, and other technicians.
Education and Training Requirements
A high school diploma or its equivalent is generally required to work in this field. Courses in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and computers are recommended. Most prospective wasteWater Treatment Plant Operators acquire the necessary skills through on-the-job training. With the increased use of computers and advanced technologies, however, individuals with additional training and education have an advantage. Some community colleges offer two-year programs leading to an associate degree in wastewater technology. Many vocational–technical institutes offer a one-year program leading to a certificate. Certification requirements vary by state.
Getting the Job
Check with the placement offices at high schools, colleges, and technical schools for job openings. Other sources for job information are the state employment office, state and local water pollution control agencies, and the personnel offices of Treatment Plants.
Advancement Possibilities and Employment Outlook
With added skills and experience, some wasteWater Treatment Plant Operators advance to supervisory positions.

The job outlook for wasteWater Treatment Plant Operators is good through the year 2021. Although most jobs can be found in the expanding private wasteWater Treatment industry and with companies that pretreat industrial wastewater.
Working Conditions
WasteWater Treatment Plant Operators work both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to noisy machinery, unpleasant odors, and such potential hazards as slippery walkways and dangerous gases. They may have to climb, reach, and stoop.

Because wasteWater Treatment Plants operate twenty-four hours a day, Plant Operators work eight-hour shifts on a rotating basis. They balance night, weekend, and holiday work schedules.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Wastewater: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• On the road

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Waste WATER OPERATOR LICENSE (Preferred)
• Water Operator License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person