Springfield, Ohio, USA
1 day ago
Waste Water Operator

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is looking for a Waste Water Maintenance Operator to join our industry leading Nalco Water team. If you are a passionate technical professional that enjoys interacting with customers and likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.  You will be joining a talented team that oversees the operation and performance of the WWTP systems. 

 

What’s in it For You: 

You will join a large growing company offering excellent benefits 

Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path 

Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology 

Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment 

 

What You Will Do: 

Record and monitor system parameters and results to ensure sufficient operational control, compliance with discharge limits and monitor any trending change to the operation 

Troubleshoot system and equipment deficiencies as required 

Make adequate chemical additions to wastewater system to achieve maximum performance results 

Communicate all plant issues to the WWT manager/lead operator in a clear and prompt manner 

Perform 5S organization as needed 

Monitor and adjust valves and chemical dosing rates for the wastewater systems as needed 

Communicate with pretreatment and environmental personnel problematic system upsets such as chemical spill, high or low pH, and abnormal findings in raw wastewater 

Ensure compliance with all safety training requirements 

 

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $37,000 - $55,400

Position Details: 

Location:  Springfield, OH

Shift:  2nd: 2pm -10pm

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school diploma or equivalent 

2 years of experience in a similar field 

Class I Ohio Waste Water License 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite 

Must have experience with preventative maintenance, working with pumps, valves, and motors 

 

Physical Demands: 

Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing 

Must be able to wear a respirator under certain conditions 

Must be able to pass a drug screen 

Must be able to work outside in any type of environment 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Ability to analyze readings and put data in a spreadsheet in a logical manner 

Possess above-average verbal and written communication skills 

Must be able to explain results of data gathering 

Sanitary / Industrial Waste Water experience  

 

Equipment: 

pH/Ion Specific Meters 

Spectrophotometer 

Level Controllers/Flow Controllers 

Pumping / Lift Systems 

Plate and Frame Filter Press 

Agitators and Mixing Systems 

Sludge Transfer Systems 

Chemical Holding and Transfer Systems 

Automatic Control Valves 

Chemical Feeding and Dosing Systems 

Gravity Separation Equipment 

In-Line Filtration Equipment 

Portable pH/Conductivity Meter 

Computer Visualization/Control System 

About Nalco Water: 

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers. 

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $37,000 - $55,400. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. 


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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