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Wastewater Treatment Operator
Company: Ashland Location: Assonet, MA
Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a to join our ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals business at our Assonet, MA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Manufacturing function. This position will report to the site Environmental Specialist.
Benefits & Perks:
- Sign on Bonus of $3,000
- Hourly Pay range ($35-$40)/hr. Starting rate is commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family.
- 401(k) plan with base contribution and additional company match with automatic company contribution equal to 4% of your annual pay, including overtime and additional 50/50 company match rate of up to 4% annual pay.
- 120 hours paid vacation (15 days), 8 paid company holidays, 4 paid floating holidays
- Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance
- Referral bonus plan – get a job with us and get paid to refer your friends
- Work Schedule- (Monday-Friday)
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Monitor, operate and inspect the Wastewater Treatment Plant and processes both in the field and using the DCS (Honeywell) system to comply with city permit requirements
- Operate and maintain sludge removal and dewatering equipment
- Operate and maintain steam stripping equipment
- Operate and monitor the site’s main air abatement units to maintain compliance with state permit
- Assist with hazardous waste management and disposal on site. This includes loading of drum trucks and bulk tankers
- Sampling of wastewater discharges for monthly reporting
- Minor troubleshooting of equipment, pumps, valves. Ability to create maintenance work orders through MAXIMO system
- Complete monthly air monitoring of equipment and components to comply with site's LDAR program
- Interface with other site departments as needed to complete day to day operations
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- Massachusetts Wastewater License 3-I (Industrial) [or higher]
- Perform material handling operations, including being able to become certified and operate a fork truck
- Heavy lifting and pulling (up to 50lbs)
- Climbing stairs and ladders (greater than 20ft high)
- Mechanical and computer aptitude
- Ability to flex schedule for shift coverage and be on call 24/7 for emergency response
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
- Experience in Municipal or Industrial Wastewater Plant
- Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing plant setting
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management and handling practices for a large quantity generator
- Knowledge of air permitting and air abatement equipment
Instructions to Apply:
https://ashland.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/AshlandCareers1/job/US-MA-ASSONET/Wastewater-Treatment-Operator_2026-0048
