Description
As a Wastewater Operator at 3M's Cottage Grove facility, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the Wastewater and Water Quality Plants, ensuring compliance with State and Federal agency requirements.
Operations and Equipment:
- Coordinate with all shifts on operating conditions
- Operate process controls, including pumps, bar screens, compressors, and generators
- Monitor and control plant functions through computer information, automatic controllers, or manual controls
- Operate, control, and monitor treatment process equipment
- Monitor wastewater and process water conditions, adding and adjusting chemicals as needed
- Respond to spills, stoppages, and cleanups by taking corrective actions
Support:
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Inspect and monitor equipment, troubleshooting operational and equipment issues
- Maintain facility cleanliness, including office and laboratory janitorial duties
- Perform hazardous waste management duties according to 3M guidelines
- Change out filters and resin as needed in water filtration systems
Safety:
- Perform maintenance checks and service on safety equipment
- Use appropriate safety equipment, including respirators and toxic/explosive monitoring equipment
- Apply proper safety precautions, rules, and regulations
- Identify safe work practices and adhere to all safety procedures
- Attend and participate in department and safety meetings
Technical:
- Perform troubleshooting functions and make routine adjustments to motors, pumps, and other equipment
- Use computers to track work orders, maintenance activities, and process summaries
- Maintain operational logs, calibration records, and preventive maintenance records
- Communicate with supervisors, process engineers, and management to identify problem areas
- Collaborate with others and work in teams
Laboratory Test:
- Conduct process control tests, collect and test samples, and analyze samples
- Maintain records and documents on operations and equipment
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend meetings, workshops, and training sessions
- Review documents and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments
- Regular job attendance is required
- Overtime may be required, including more than 8 hours/day and more than 40 hours/week
- Mandatory rotating shift work is required
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a Wastewater license requirement of Class 'D' within 12-15 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to read and understand training manuals, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Computer skills to use standard and customized software
- Preferred certification: State of Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class D or higher