Treatment Plant Operator-ETP job at Hariss International

Job Purpose

This job involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the effluent treatment facility/plant (ETP) and its processes. The job holder is responsible for the technical aspects of the plant’s operations, compliance with NEMA and local operating regulations. The Operator shall also display good laboratory skills and an understanding of basic chemical principles and fundamental analytical chemistry theories to enable he/she to conduct the required analysis. She/he will operate and maintain instrumentation, define and measure quality metrics and report results in an appropriate manner. He/she will participate with senior personnel in refining current techniques, troubleshooting problems and documenting processes, procedures and results. He/she shall be impartial when carrying out laboratory activities and ensure information is kept confidential.

General Work-Related Responsibilities of all Hariss Employees.

• Execute all assigned autonomous maintenance of equipment’s & your work place (Asset care Source)
• Uphold work area cleanliness at all times Cleaning is the responsibility of all employees and should not be the soul responsibility of “Cleaners”. Each person is responsible for the cleanliness of their own work area. (Cleaning Source)
• Promote & abide by food safety and quality guidelines. (Not allowed to work in any area unless trained in safety and food safety Requirements.
• Prioritize Occupational health & Safety and environment standards in adherence to company policies & procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with National and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and sludge management
• Prepare and maintain documents to conform to suitable regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot or participate in troubleshooting of any problem regarding the operation of the plant
• Liaise with supervisor and microbiologist to sample waste water for microbiological analyses
• Liaise with the chemistry laboratory analysts to take samples for chemical analysis
• Conduct sampling for external analyses in liaison with the supervisor and laboratory analysts
• Inspect the treatment plant systems on a daily basis and, if necessary, carryout minor maintenance to ensure effective operations
• Maintain all inventories of consumables such as caustic soda and chlorine
• Daily monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
• Assist team leader to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions
• Carry out analysis and interpretation of results
• Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks
• Assist in analysis of data obtained from ETP operations and report writing to assist lab management in decision making.
• Provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required
• Assist in conducting and taking part internal and external audits
• Maintain open communications with the Supervisor regarding the treatment process, operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Perform any other task as per management request.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, environment science, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, from a recognized university or any other related field. OR,
• A Diploma in the above areas with previous experience in a similar position
• At least 2-3 years hands-on in the food industry/beverage manufacturing will be a distinct advantage.
• Familiar with beverage and water treatment plant.
• Fresh with three months satisfactory on Job Training. One year of experience on similar role in busy environment is preferred.

Key Requirements:

• Basic knowledge about waste water treatment plant and quality tests related ETP.
• Basic computer skills and report writing
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques
• Basic knowledge in ISO 17025 implementation

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring and testing required to maintain compliance with National and Local regulations governing the wastewater treatment process and sludge management
• Prepare and maintain documents to conform to suitable regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot or participate in troubleshooting of any problem regarding the operation of the plant
• Liaise with supervisor and microbiologist to sample waste water for microbiological analyses
• Liaise with the chemistry laboratory analysts to take samples for chemical analysis
• Conduct sampling for external analyses in liaison with the supervisor and laboratory analysts
• Inspect the treatment plant systems on a daily basis and, if necessary, carryout minor maintenance to ensure effective operations
• Maintain all inventories of consumables such as caustic soda and chlorine
• Daily monitoring of facility and environmental conditions to ensure validity of results.
• Assist team leader to investigate non-conforming results and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist team leader in investigating customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions
• Carry out analysis and interpretation of results
• Implement documented control measures to prevent occurrence of impartiality and quality laboratory risks
• Assist in analysis of data obtained from ETP operations and report writing to assist lab management in decision making.
• Provide reports to government agencies, departments and other organizations as required
• Assist in conducting and taking part internal and external audits
• Maintain open communications with the Supervisor regarding the treatment process, operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Perform any other task as per management request.

• Basic knowledge about waste water treatment plant and quality tests related ETP.
• Basic computer skills and report writing
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene handling techniques
• Basic knowledge in ISO 17025 implementation

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Sciences, environment science, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, from a recognized university or any other related field. OR,
• A Diploma in the above areas with previous experience in a similar position