Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Come join our team supporting the wastewater treatment needs for a food and beverage client located in Robinson, Illinois. In this unique role you will have the chance to work in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, allowing you the opportunity to grow and develop your skill set in the field. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain safety, compliance, and produce the highest quality of treated wastewater. The water and wastewater treatment industry presents strong job stability and growth opportunities for future development. If you enjoy protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you! Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
This position is responsible for operating the wastewater treatment plant in compliance with applicable local, state, and Federal environmental requirements, including performing daily rounds, assisting with equipment repairs, and troubleshooting and correcting operational problems. Other responsibilities include grounds keeping, pressure washing, light painting, sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling.
Schedule: The schedule for this position involves rotating shifts allowing you the chance to maximize your time off when planned in advance. Shifts may include first shift, second shift, and weekends or legal holidays with the opportunity for overtime pay.
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran
Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis in a laboratory environment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
General housekeeping/maintenance to keep plant organized and running efficiently.
