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Dairy Farmers of America Wastewater Technician in Fallon, Nevada
Position : Wastewater Technician
Location : Fallon, Nevada
Requisition ID: : 26876
General Purpose:
Provide operation and maintenance support for the wastewater treatment plant, performing tasks in a safe manner and following safety and environmental regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect equipment and monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions
Maintain chemicals levels and adjustment
Record operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms at specified frequencies
Perform COD, TSS, Total Solids, and other analysis on daily samples. Interpret daily results for operational trends and make informed adjustments based on daily data collection
Assist with maintenance, repair, and lubrication of wastewater equipment using hand tools and power tools
Work with vendors to align with best practices. Ensure equipment is stored in ready state to allow placement directly from inventory to functioning in the plant
Responsible for requesting maintenance repair work through SAP
Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP’s, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
General computer skills;
SAP experience preferred
Technical/Military/College preferred
Water/Wastewater System Operator (Class C-1) preferred
Previous wastewater experience strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems
General microbiological and chemistry skills
General maintenance skills
General organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer