Wastewater Operator - PA

Job Posting: Wastewater Operator

Job Description Summary: The Wastewater Operator will perform overall operation and maintenance of our industrial waste treatment plant, controlling the acid neutralization/chemical precipitation process in accordance with permit discharge parameters. In addition to treatment plant operations, this role will manage hazardous waste handling and shipments, oversee bulk material receiving, maintain wash and rinse tank preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, and coordinate directly with EHS personnel to ensure site safety, permit adherence, and regulatory compliance.

What you’ll do:

• Operate equipment in the treatment plant to control the flow and processing of discharged material.
• Monitor system controls and adjusting valves (manually or remotely) to regulate the flow of effluent discharge.
• Observe operating conditions, interpret control readings, and evaluate test results to manage influent water flow through filtering, flocculation, and clarification processes.
• Maintain comprehensive operation logs, recording flow rates, pH levels, and discharge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine tests and analyses to ensure compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste streams, including proper handling, storage, and coordination of waste shipments.
• Coordinate with EHS personnel for safety protocols, permit reporting, and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee bulk material receiving and deliveries. 
• Operate evaporation process for waste material
• Perform PM and cleanout on parts flusher and parts washer, maintain waste stream
• Manage daily water and utility usage readings
• Montior and maintain DI bottle inventory and coordinate exchanges on equipment
• Monitor waste acid storage tanks and raw acid storage tanks to ensure containment integrity and align processing with production needs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment chemical stock levels
• Carry out routine maintenance and housekeeping in the plant and waste treatment area.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of operating experience in an industrial wastewater plant.
• Basic computer skills (email, data logging).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including occasional weekend shifts.
• DOT certification or equivalent in hazardous waste transportation laws.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, safety shoes, splash jacket, face shield, other as needed).
• Export Control: This role requires access to technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

What will make you stand out:

• Completion of PADEP-recognized industrial wastewater training.
• PADEP Industrial Wastewater Operator license (Class B or higher preferred).
• Advanced RCRA hazardous waste training.
• Ability to run forklift
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, safety, and regulatory integrity.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.