Requisition ID: 84873

WASTE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Mt Gilead, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Operating wastewater equipment and continuous visual monitoring of the various critical plant equipment for unfamiliar noises, leaks and possible equipment failures as well as housekeeping duties. This includes the following equipment but not limited to: scrubber, biofilter, steam generation, cooling tower, water treatment plant and storm water ponds.

Expectations include:

Is committed to the Stop and THINK mental and Safety Challenge models and complies with all safety rules, procedures and programs. Identifies, advises and implements safety improvements.
Troubleshoots, makes minor repairs, and optimizes performance of environmental control equipment to minimize downtime and assure compliance with Title V air regulations.
Participates in Operational Preventative Maintenance activities.
Participates in additional technical training when available.
Implements controls and procedures so that the site meets established safety and environmental compliance standards.
Participates in product and/or process troubleshooting processes as required to solve existing problems. Expected to continually look for process improvements to reduce costs (raw materials, waste, etc..) and make the equipment more efficient.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Perform lab based water chemistry checks for biofilter to include (pH, Oxygen Uptake testing with DO meter, Conductivity, Level Control). Monitor and adjust the biological reaction process to maintain differential pressures and temperatures while assuring sustained growth of the microbial populations within the Biofilter unit
Monitor all pumps in work area, including waste water transfer pumps
Monitor the Scrubber and Biofilter to maintain compliance with Title V air permit requirements
Monitor all related aspects of Steam Generation System (including Softener and deaeration) including performing chemical tests and adjusting chemical dosing to assure reliable and sustainable production of steam.
Monitor, maintain, and service the central cooling loop system that serves facility while performing chemical analysis of the closed loop’s water to assure reliable and sustainable performance.
Operate the Kemco Waste Water Treatment System (including check on pressate pit and storage tanks).
Make Storm Water Pond Checks and maintain water levels while submitting samples as prescribed by state issued Storm Water Permit.
Be familiar with and lead compliance to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for Site (SWPP).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Knowledge: Describe the educational background and knowledge that are required.

High school degree or equivalent

Experience: Describe the work experience(s) that are required.

Requires 2 or more years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Wastewater treatment systems utilizing biological agents for pollution removal and control

Knowledge on water chemistry testing protocols for both steam generation and microbe health

Experience with equipment controls and HMI from and operational perspective is desired.

Experience with pumps, valves and chemical feeding systems

Experience with sampling and performing chemical analysis of wastewater before and after treatment

Experience with performing and interpreting laboratory tests while keeping organized records of the results

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.