Pilgrim's is hiring: Waste Water Operator in De Queen

Job Title: Waste Water Operator

Location: De Queen, Arkansas — 3rd shift / 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401-K contributions
• Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
• At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always

Overview

Perform operations and maintenance duties on the company’s wastewater collection and treatment system, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work safely.
• Performs daily monitoring of the plant functions which includes accessing the daily demands and making appropriate adjustments to meet those demands
• Meticulously execute process sampling to accurately gauge and monitor levels
• Monitor wastewater operations
• Analyze instantaneous and historical data to decide and act on needed process/operational adjustments (e.g. demand, chemical dosage, process adjustments)
• Log all operational data and produce frequent reports
• Promptly troubleshoot process, instrumentation, data, and mechanical problems
• Perform basic maintenance, repair, and calibration
• Document and report needed system improvements
• Execute and track work orders for plant operations
• Develop and continuously update operational SOP and readiness plans
• Respond to emergencies
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants associated ancillary and auxiliary equipment and distribution systems
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment a Wastewater Operator Certification
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well.
• Must have knowledge of maintenance/waste water language and terminology to effectively communicate within the department as well as to technical persons over the phone.
• Show a comprehension of how to communicate effectively to individuals in a team setting
• Must be able to lift, push or carry up to 90 lbs
• Must be able to work additional hours/weekends as needed
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

EOE, including disability/vets.