Wastewater Treatment Operator Job

Primary location: Macon, Georgia 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is "50,000 - 58,000" per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

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Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) has a job opportunity for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator located in Macon, GA. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for leading the daily execution of the Boardmill process control strategy and managing treatment plant operations. Additionally, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator will be responsible for serving as point person to identify and participate in correction of treatment plant and operational issues such as waste treatment.

What you'll be doing:

This position ensures the Plant is supplied with process water and the solids are recirculated back into the system for use.  Receives guidance from the EHS Specialist, Boardmill Value Stream Manager, VSIC and Engineer.  Interfaces with other plant supervisors to ensure treatment plant remains operable so the plant can operate. Works as a team with the other Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and the Boardmill group.  Completes the necessary PM’s and / or basic maintenance on critical treatment plant equipment.  Other duties may be assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective and timely management of process water and solids for the plant
• Proper maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Minimization of wastewater discharge
• Ensure all State and Federal water and environmental requirements are met

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applying knowledge of process control tools to identify additional control and cost saving opportunities
• Communicating with wet end operators and supervisors regarding process control issues
• Serving as relief supervisor to ensure the execution of crew responsibilities
• Providing support for root cause failure analysis (RCFA) activities
• Providing support and input to Boardmill Common Cause Team resources for updates to SOPs, Reaction Guides and While Running Guides
• Participating in the plant safety process by completing risk assessments, safety, and environmental training and housekeeping audits and tasks
• Adhering to documented reaction guides for troubleshooting situations

What will make you successful:

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, filter presses, piping for the effective operation of the treatment plant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity using computer systems and programs
• Demonstrated ability to successfully run analytical tests, take measurements, document findings and take appropriate reactions as required for key compliance activities
• Experience and/or understanding of the primary & secondary treatment process
• Ability to work 8 - 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and inclement weather (wastewater treatment is a 24-hour process)
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (dump truck and forklift) to load material into the process
• Class 3 or higher wastewater certification
• Proven ability to demonstrate general wastewater test methods
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, conversion of fractions and conversion of units of measurement
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in chemistry, engineering or related field or relevant work experience
• Experience in a process manufacturing environment
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes
• 3+ years of experience as a technician or operator in a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands:

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

• Working in the heat and cold in a constantly wet environment.
• Climbing stairs to get to effluent tanks.
• Operating heavy machinery to move totes, product, and solids.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein 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 functions.

• Non-climate controlled environments (hot or cold depending on the weather)
• Wet, damp area inside the Treatment Plant
• Climate controlled lab to perform process tests and monitor control systems.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Macon GA)

Our Macon Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 400 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers.  Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space.  It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world.  The operations are complex, automated, use the latest modern management technology, and manufacture a wide range of commercial and residential ceiling products.

Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!