Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Decatur, IL

Each Treatment Plant Operator is the responsible person in charge of treatment plant operations and lab analysis for the assigned portion of the plant during their shift. Additional responsibility for accurately completed paperwork as required by our various permits and operating agreements, notification of government entities required by permits, collection and delivery of samples required by permits.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review daily reports.
• Notification of high loading or flow rates to processing plant supervision.
• Monitor equipment operations, adjust as necessary to maintain proper operation and compliance.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
• Collect shift and daily samples. Testing of shift and daily samples.
• Evaluate plant operation and consult with Superintendent as needed.
• Review upcoming jobs for needed permits and procedures, verify needed documents and safety equipment are available.
• Review and use wastewater plant procedures, including LOTO, SOPS, CSPS & MOC.
• Monitor chemical inventories and communicate with the appropriate persons to make sure shipments are scheduled as needed to fill the needs of the department.
• Monitor, verify and adjust for proper chemical usage rates throughout the wastewater plant and cooling towers.
• Operation of 2 pressurized flammable gas plants.
• Lo-Cat chemistry samples.
• Retention ponds – verify and monitor proper retention pond operation.
• Collect storm water samples after rain events.
• Conduct monthly inventory.
• Inspect sanitary lift stations, samplers and equipment. Verify proper operation, and perform calibrations as needed.
• Complete all plant and corporate required training.
• Weekly fire system inspection.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills for coordination, training, reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Will be required to test for and obtain a Class K wastewater certificate.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions:

• Dust
• Chemicals/ Irritants
• The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/ or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/ storage are not properly followed.
• Water
• The scope of this position requires work in close proximity to water as well as water storage facilities, ponds and lagoons. May require use of boats or other floating equipment for the assessment and maintenance of these facilities.

Inside areas

• Spring/ Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees F.
• Fall/ Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below. May be exposed to inclement weather including freezing rain, sleet, snow, and wind.
• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.

• Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.

• Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day.
• Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during the course of a work day. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing.
• Able to operate equipment or diagnose/ detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights.
• Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and instruments. To move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

90572BR

#LI-Onsite

Ref ID

#LI-VL1