DI Water Plant Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Hvac Job Number:
J001587a6
Primary Location:
Hyattsville, Maryland
Positions:
Installer; Technician (Appliance Repair); Technician (Chillers); Technician (Commercial Cooking Equipment); Technician (Commercial Refrigeration); Technician (Geothermal); Technician (HVAC/R)
Sector:
Commercial/Industrial
Required Overnight Travel:
0%
Shift:
First Shift
Job Description:
Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a DI Water Plant Operator to support our government customer located in Adelphi, MD.
Description of Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain High Purity and Wastewater Systems
Respond to all types of high purity and wastewater alarms/issues
Conduct Daily Operational Checks for DI water plant, wastewater treatment plant, and first floor mechanical spaces
Conduct work in accordance with OSHA/EPA standards
Perform all duties as required to support heavy metals batch processing
Conduct basic electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting of control circuits for all types of equipment
Perform preventive maintenance on:
Fume hoods/ Laminar flow hood sinks
Ln2 phase separator systems
Scrubber exhaust systems
Process cooling water systems
Process vacuum and house vacuum systems
D I water plant systems and equipment
Heat exchangers
Waste water treatment plant systems and equipment
Air compressors and dryers
Various HVAC systems
Conduct annual Fume Hood inspections
Eye wash stations
Maintain various inventories and order all parts and material necessary to maintain 100% operational status of equipment
Complete required monthly safety and equipment training
Inspect and maintain all required PPE daily
Required to handle and work with and around hazardous chemicals as a normal part of the work day such as (sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, etc.)
Required to receive shipments of various chemicals and gasses safely.
Respond to all types of emergency situations, water, electrical, wind, storm etc.
Degree/Education/Certification Requirements: BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
Obtain and maintain annual 8 hour Hazwopper Certification
Obtain and maintain annual gas bottle handling certification (Company supplied)
Obtain and maintain Hazardous Chemical Handling Certification
Obtain and Maintain Waterworks and Waste System Operators License – I6
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be available and able to respond to emergency call-ins when required.
Must pass an annual “Fit for Duty” physical and meet all the necessary medical requirements to wear all types of respirators and perform the physical requirements of the job.
Must pass the required respirator fit test and maintain the requirement.
Must be physically able to climb all types of ladders, a-frame, vertical, extension etc.
Must be physically able to climb up on and maneuver on raised walkways and platforms with limited access.
Must be able to work in various types of confined spaces.
Must be physically able to move 55 gallon drums with the assistance of mechanical means.
Assigned other collateral duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated experience with wastewater treatment systems
Experience working with Process Cooling systems
Experience with process vacuum and house vacuum systems
Experience with LN2 systems
Additional Information:
Environmental Factors: Works in indoor and outdoor environments that contain excessive heat, cold and humidity, excessive dampness, electrical energy, dust, fumes, solvents grease, oils, moving machinery with moving parts, moving object or vehicles and slippery or uneven surfaces
Physical Effort: Works from ground level, ladders, and platforms on equipment and systems where parts are hard-to-reach. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally over fifty pounds. Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and stretching for prolonged periods will be necessary.
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance. Candidates with an active Secret clearance preferred.
Must be citizens of the United States, either native-born or naturalized
Preferred Skills and Education
Minimum Experience Required:
Experienced (2-4 years)
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma
Certifications: