STP Technician

Key Duties

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage: Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.

· Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements.

· Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.

· Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.

· Operate and maintain power generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant.

· Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all their components.

· Assist in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.

· Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.