Job Title: Plant Operator Duration: 4-month Contract Location: Kansas City, MO 64120 Pay Rate: $30/hr - $50/hr Plant Operator Qualifications • Bachelor Degree in science or related field and 8 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or • Associate Degree in science or related field and 9 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required or • High School Diploma/GED and 10 years related experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities operations and maintenance Required • 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) trained with current refresher training • Holds or has made recent progress to obtaining a Certified Grade D Wastewater Operator in the State of Missouri • Knowledgeable in plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with the treatment operations • Knowledgeable in state and federal operating permits and regulations • Knowledgeable in understanding basic math pertaining to the treatment process • Experience in collecting water samples for testing • Experience in troubleshooting of instrumentation, field equipment, and plant operational issues • Experience with metals precipitation processes and handling beneficial Plant Operator Description • Operate the groundwater pumping and treatment system in compliance with Federal and State regulatory orders and permits • On call 24/7 for system shut-downs or alarms with immediate response for repairs required to restart the facility • Monitor, adjust and record data from various types of instrumentation and equipment to ensure proper biological and chemical treatment, sludge precipitation and removal, pressure and flow rates of the wastewater system; and monitor influent and effluent flow • Maintain daily log for local, state and federal records; record reading of gauges and results of tests at specified intervals; maintain record of daily operations and any irregularities; maintain equipment maintenance records • Collect treatment plant and groundwater samples; test water quality; make chemical analysis such as solids determination, chlorine residual and pH determination; perform sludge volume tests; measure dissolved oxygen levels; perform well capacity test; turbidity and telemetry monitoring • Ensure facility, discharge sampling, and regulatory inspections are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations • Observe and operate a variety of equipment in the treatment of wastewater; operate filters, pumps, mixers, filters compressors, blowers and feeders; adjust and change tanks; backwash filters • Monitor the SCADA systems for the treatment plant and monitor site security • Respond to system breakdowns and after-hours emergencies • Committed to working safely and in a compliance with company and site safety policies • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards • Site safety manager ensuring all guests, contractors, suppliers follow the company's safety protocols and expectations including safety stewardship and proper documentation and reporting • Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and repairs • Interact with adjacent facilities for emergency action planning