Waste Water Coordinator

POSITION TITLE Waste Water, Operations Support Coordinator LOCATION Oxnard, CA (Processing) REPORTS TO Quality Manager POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Quality Manager, this position is responsible for the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Compile and file monthly reports and required letters to the City of Oxnard Wastewater Division.
Act as liaison with City of Oxnard Wastewater Division Supervisor when visiting facility.
Start up and break down system.
Coordinate chemical and waste disposal deliveries.
Participate in weekly status meetings with manager and supervisory staff.
Own and lead safety Key Element programs.
Ability to lead or assist in continuous improvement projects.
Creation of Standard Operating Procedures for waste water treatment plant.
Coordinate outside lab sampling schedule to insure regulatory compliance Coordinate maintenance, repair, and cleaning activities with mechanics and sanitation crew.
Salary range = $43K - 60.
5K Perform process control tests: pH Foam Control F/M Ratios Dissolved Oxygen Phosphorus concentration Nitrogen concentration Ammonia concentration Settled Volume Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) tests Total Suspended Solids Maintain records of: Test results and keep an operation log Perform action steps called for, depending on test results: Adjust chemical feed rate Adjust pH Foam control Adjust aeration per chamber, per blower Adjust phosphoric acid feed ratio.
Adjust ammonium hydroxide feed ratio.
Manage waste biomass build up Adjust flow rates to compartments Operate plant electrical and mechanical controls for the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
Open/close throttle valves Activate/deactivate pumps Operate sampler compositor.
Operate blowers, control aeration rate.
Operate Sludge press and polymer feed system Operate and maintain waste water equipment Maintain facility according to safety and cleanliness standards.
SELECTION CRITERIA Education High School Diploma or GED Some college coursework in a water science program, or water science certificate preferred.
Other Available to work weekend shifts Flexible to work overtime.
Proven leadership skills.
Possess communication and organization skills.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Understanding of wastewater treatment basics.
Possess mechanical aptitude.