This position requires periodic inspections of the boilers and monitoring of the wastewater facility as well as laboratory analysis of water samples for the boilers and wastewater to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Grade 7M

• Must have a minimum of a “Blue Seal” NJ boiler operator’s license.
• Knowledge of boiler operations and ability to comprehend wastewater treatment operations.
• Understand and comply with plant safety rules and requirements that includes proper Machine Guarding Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures, Hazard Communication, Fork-Lift Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, Confined Space Entry, etc.
• Perform periodic inspections and record data as assigned per shift.
• Collect samples for analysis as assigned per shift.
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure proper operating procedures.
• Keep accurate and legible log of daily activities.

• May be required to troubleshoot equipment and make repairs to PVC piping, pumps, boilers, air compressors, etc.
• Required to perform preventative maintenance on, air compressors, boilers, pumps, blowers, etc.

Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Hold a NJ license in high pressure boiler operations.
• Must have Industrial Millwright qualifications.
• Must successfully complete and pass forklift safety training.
• Operational knowledge of boilers, air compressors and pumps.
• Ability to learn in both a classroom and operational environment.
• Ability to complete paperwork in a legible and organized manner.
• Ability to make informed decisions based upon job knowledge and experience.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to function as a team player under demanding circumstances.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to document and record activities effectively.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to climb stairs and or ladders.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Regularly required to stoop, bend, lift or crouch.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities require that the employee has color vision and is capable of having corrected 20/20 vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Noise level that is loud from machinery, horns, pumps and blowers.
• Wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to toxic and/or corrosive chemicals.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must follow all safety procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.
• Will adhere to the company policy regarding attendance.
• Will complete additional duties as assigned to by the supervisor.
• Must have the ability to work overtime if needed.
• Must have the ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player.
• Full understanding and compliance of all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, general safety rules, general work rules, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), harassment policy, drug and alcohol policy, etc.