Utilities Operator

Ajinomoto

Raleigh, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$41/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

To ensure the uninterrupted availability of all plant utilities and to maintain optimum performance and compliant operation of the wastewater treatment system in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

• Monitor boiler operations including fire tube and water tube boilers (Total Capacity of 135,000 #/hr) and air compressor operations (12000 scfm of 35# air) (600 scfm of 90 #air including air dryers for the sites instruments), and cooling tower system operations supplying utilities and process (total tonnage of 6750 tons of tower water)
• Monitor water treatment systems including softened water and mixed bed deionized water systems
• Monitor chiller operations (2500 tons of Chilled water) to ensure supply to production
• Monitor operations of the site’s industrial wastewater biological treatment system in compliance with the City of Raleigh Industrial Users Permit
• Manage and maintain the compliance of permits and safety requirements
• Collect various types of water samples, analyze and record data on lab sheets and company forms
• Site’s fire system monitoring and operations
• Maintain security awareness during off hours while being the first point of contact for emergency situations
• Identify, correct, and report hazards
• Become properly trained and be able to enter confined spaces including open topped tanks as well as enclosed vessels for inspections and repairs
• Ensure a clean and hazard-free workspace by performing regular housekeeping.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Required:
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong reading and mathematical skills
• Experience in a Utilities or wastewater environment
• Preferred:
• College coursework or technical school training in science, electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation field
• Strong mechanical aptitude

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adapt easily to change and demonstrate the ability to be flexible and cooperative
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate material management equipment
• Ability to operate manual and automated controls systems to maintain stable operation