Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations: Manage daily operations of treatment machinery like pumps, blowers, motors, clarifiers, and filter presses.
Chemical Dosing: Adjust and refill coagulants, chlorine, and other treatment chemicals based on wastewater flow rates.
Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine checks, clean clogged valves or foot valves, and perform basic preventive maintenance to avoid downtime.
Sludge and Waste Handling: Manage sludge dewatering, filter bag replacements, bar screen waste clearing, and general plant housekeeping.
Record Keeping: Maintain daily logbooks for chemical consumption, water meter readings, and equipment run-times.
Safety and Compliance: Follow environmental regulations, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and report major mechanical faults to the supervisor.