IWS (Industrial Waste) Technician

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operate and maintain industrial wastewater treatment and purification systems, including biological treatment systems, which support our operations facilities.
• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Utilize quality systems and diagnosing process issues in industrial treatment systems.
• Maintain Analytical equipment.
• Take liquid and solid samples and performing routine laboratory tests.
• Utilize Maximo Maintenance planning software
• Utilize SCADA and Cimplicity control systems
• Interact with the factory and other customers and stakeholders.
• Treat studies of different chemical constituents feeding Industrial Waste systems

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  Associate's technical degree in the Mechanical, Chemical, or Water/Purification field or equivalent technical degree with 1+ years of experience in Industrial Wastewater operations or facilities 

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  Bachelor's degree in the Mechanical, Chemical, or Water/Purification field or equivalent technical degree 

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  Military experience with 1+ years of experience in Industrial Wastewater operations or facilities 

COMPETENCIES: 

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  Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

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  Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 

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  Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

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  Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. 

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  Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 

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  Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 

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  Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 

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  Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 

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  Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. 

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  Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 

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  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 

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  Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 

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  Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 

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  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

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  Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

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  Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

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  Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 

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  Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support. 

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  Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

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  Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

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  Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

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  Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job) 

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  Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job) 

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  Continually (more than 2/3 of the job)     

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  Frequently required to stand. 

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  Frequently required to walk. 

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  Frequently required to sit. 

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  Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. 

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  Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. 

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  Continually required to talk or hear. 

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  Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts  

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  Occasionally work in high, precarious places  

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  Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals  

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  While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

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  The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.  

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  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

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  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and respirators. 

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  Must be able to safely access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed.