Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned.

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.

Perform a variety of laboratory tests including COD, BOD, suspended solids concentration, pH, D.O. using standard laboratory equipment and written procedures. Calibrate and maintain laboratory and process monitoring equipment.

Monitor sludge inventory, settleability, and presence/level of filamentous. Verify correct operation of polymer mixing and sludge dewatering equipment, monitor and record sludge production, % solids and polymer usage.

Manage sludge movement from WWTP to permitted/approved land application sites, coordinate movement of dewatered sludge with the sludge hauler.

Prepare and collect samples, prepare chain of custody documents (when appropriate) for laboratory testing for permitted mandated testing.

Record test results daily for monthly completion of State and Federal DMR submission to the MADEP and EPA.

Perform routine inspections of equipment, tanks, pumps, piping, motors, blowers, aeration equipment, clarifiers, sludge press, etc.

Analyze the functionality of lab and water treatment equipment and test results.

Communicate and coordinate with relevant personnel for equipment/parts needs, work progress, status, and any unusual circumstances or issues.

Communicate with outside vendors and state and federal representatives.

Read, interpret and prepare reports, test results and other relevant documentation.

Train junior or new associates in appropriate safety procedures, work instructions and quality standards.

Actively contribute to the continuous process improvement.

Participate in training and continuous learning opportunities; meet training and/or certification requirements of the job as designated/defined in work instructions and quality standards.

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.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED plus 2 years or more Vocational/Technical Program, or equivalent;
and over 2 years up to and including 4 years of experience; or any combination of education, experience and training.

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite and Honeywell system to monitor water and chemical usage

Certificates and Licenses:
Must secure and maintain at least a Grade V Municipal Waste Water Operator License.

Other Qualifications:
This position requires specific knowledge in the following areas to be successful:
Capable of using internet to search for information related to parts and equipment.

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and similar to that of a laboratory setting.

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE/including disability/vets)

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