Waste Water Technician Job at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Redmond

Overview

Job: Chemical Milling Wastewater Treatment Operator or Technician — On-Site, Full Time, in Redmond, Oregon, USA. Division: Structurals. Company: Schlosser. Function: Operations.

Job Description

A Chemical Milling Wastewater Treatment Operator or Technician is responsible for managing and treating wastewater generated from chemical milling processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safe disposal or recycling.

Responsibilities

1. Operating and monitoring treatment systems
   • Operating and maintaining equipment: pumps, valves, tanks, filters, centrifuges, filter presses, and chemical dosing equipment.
   • Monitoring processes: checking gauges, meters, control panels, and other instrumentation to ensure optimal functioning and detect malfunctions.
   • Adjusting treatment processes: modifying flow rates, chemical dosages, and other parameters to maintain treatment efficiency and compliance.
2. Chemical handling and treatment
   • Managing chemical inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, and handling chemicals used in the treatment process (acids, bases, coagulants, flocculants, disinfectants).
   • Preparing chemical treatments: accurately measuring and adding chemicals to adjust pH, coagulate suspended solids, precipitate heavy metals, or disinfect water.
   • Operating chemical dosing systems: monitoring and controlling the precise addition of chemicals to the wastewater.
3. Sampling, testing, and analysis
   • Collecting samples: taking wastewater samples at different stages of the treatment process.
   • Performing lab tests: conducting tests to assess water quality, monitor treatment effectiveness, and ensure compliance with discharge limits.
   • Analyzing data: interpreting test results and using data to make informed decisions about treatment processes and improvements.
4. Maintenance and troubleshooting
   • Performing routine maintenance: cleaning tanks, filters, and equipment; inspecting and lubricating machinery; and performing minor repairs.
   • Troubleshooting equipment issues: diagnosing malfunctions, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
   • Collaborating with maintenance staff: working with mechanics or other technicians to schedule and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.
5. Environmental compliance and record-keeping
   • Ensuring compliance: following regulations and standards set by bodies like the EPA regarding wastewater discharge, with Metal Finishing Effluent Guidelines (40 CFR Part 433) being particularly relevant.
   • Managing hazardous waste: properly handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials generated during the treatment process.
   • Maintaining accurate records: documenting operational data, test results, maintenance activities, and compliance records.
   • Reporting: preparing and presenting reports on treatment performance and regulatory compliance.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles: understanding chemical, physical, and biological treatment methods.
• Safety protocols: following procedures for handling chemicals, operating equipment, and managing hazardous waste.
• Mechanical and electrical skills: operating and maintaining machinery, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing basic repairs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: interpreting data, identifying problems, and developing solutions.
• Communication skills: effectively communicating with colleagues, supervisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Computer skills: using software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Licensure and certification: often required to operate wastewater treatment plants, depending on role and location.

Work environment

The work can involve indoor and outdoor settings, potentially exposing the operator or technician to chemicals, fumes, noise, and other hazards.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. PCC is the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. PCC emphasizes quality and dependability in materials, products, and people.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Opportunity ID

18817

Notice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations. To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person or authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, and certain categories of asylees and refugees.