Wastewater Technician (Atlanta)

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Wastewater Technician for an industrial wastewater treatment facility.. In this role you will provide the safe and efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant accordance with generally accepted engineering and industrial standards and in a manner calculated to meet the operating permit limits and demands on site. The treatment processes that may be encountered are for paint sludge, oily waste or sanitary.

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering competitive pay and benefits

• Access to best in class resources, tools and technology

• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path

• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection

• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for 100% on time preventative maintenance tasking generated by the approved site Computerized Maintenance Management System

• Assist with scope in U1, U2 and U3 WWT buildings

• Handle daily sampling requirements, daily jar testing, and daily calibration of meters to maintain proper QA & QC

• Handle monthly and quarterly sampling requirements as well as Storm Water Pond Sampling & Storm Water Management of Ponds as required

• Meet Discharge monthly report requirements, Compliance Monitoring Report requirements, and Baseline Monitoring Report requirements

• Handle daily sludge management of boxes and press system

• Operate, maintain, and repair sludge pumps

• Daily chemical inventory

• Operate, maintain, and repair the Laboratory Atomic Absorption MASS spectrometer

• Perform preventative maintenance based on MAXIMO PM system requirements

• Meet with Chemical Management and others

Position Details

• Location: White, GA

• Shift: Days 7am - 7pm OR Nights 7pm - 7am alternating days

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Prior experience with Chemistry and analytical/mechanical troubleshooting

• Experience with Water Testing

• Willingness to obtain WWT certifications

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in an industrial or municipal wastewater treatment plant.

• Prior experience performing basic process and maintenance troubleshooting

• Strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical & instrumentation aptitude.

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and related processes

• Experience working with Excel

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$25-$27 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 provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates) , discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at .

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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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.