Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Location: Spartanburg, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Type of Role: Onsite

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Wastewater Treatment Operator

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals manufacturing industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What We're Looking For: 

• Prepare regulatory reports:
  • Discharge monitoring reports
  • Storm water reports
  • Dike drainage reports
• Track needed certifications:
  • Continuing Education for Operators
  • Quality Assurance plan
• Collect or manage the collection of effluent samples required to meet discharge permit conditions.
• Ensure that the Wastewater treatment plant Operations and Maintenance Manual is up to date and followed.
• Serve as the Wastewater treatment plant technical advisor for troubleshooting plant challenges.
• Control treatment plant operations and equipment.
• Analyze wastewater influent (including bench settling testing) to determine pH adjustments and coagulation addition rates.
• Manage levels of materials in:
  • Retention basins
  • Influent pits
  • T-903
  • Effluent tank discharge rates and levels
  • Return sludge pit
  • Sludge tank
• Maintain nutrient levels in T-903 biological treatment tanks to maximize biomass activity.
• Operate Vacuum Rotary Drum filter system.
• Manage inventories of waste sludge solids.
• Monitor levels and manage transfers of Plant 1, Plant 2 and Plant 4 wastewaters.
• Maintain activity and analytical logs.
• Maintain equipment in the treatment plant:
  • Clean tanks
  • Clean filter bed
  • Troubleshoot minor maintenance issues.
  • Perform preventative maintenance as training allows.
• Manage department manpower to assure coverage to maintain discharge permit requirements.
  • First level scheduling of department vacations
  • Planning staffing to accommodate vacation and other absences.
  • Provide department clarification and instruction of operating limits to assure permit requirements.
  • General housekeeping throughout the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Skills That Make a Difference: 

• Possess a Class (B minimum, A preferred) South Carolina Physical Chemical Wastewater Treatment Operator License (requirements attached)
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges and computer graphics which monitor and control the process.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and climb stairs/ladders.
• Medical fitness to operate a fork truck.
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.