Operator I, Environmental Wastewater Treatment

This is where  your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.  Summary of Position: Start-up, operate and control all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant, including related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Make logical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operation of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant operation according to present standards and/or operating conditions Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Take readings from wastewater transferred to PRASA and make necessary corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Clean units and report changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operate steam stripper and make changes according to lab results obtained and operation needs. Clean filter press, checks for damaged filter bags and unload salts into drums and dumpsters as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned place. Generate work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Act as lead operator when required by the supervisor. Must be organized and take notes of all work performed to maintain accurate records Responsible for making decisions within the job function assigned. Calculate for polymer and flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA, as required. Handle and report spills, leaks and unpredictable situations, such as failures of equipment. Responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment plant parameters as consistent as posible.

Language: Ability to read and understand English & Spanish Regulations: Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations Technical Qualification & Other Background: Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays Able to interpret and convert units of measure, such as: temperature pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other Mathematical Reasoning: Add, substract, multiply, divide and calculate percentage as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios Knowledge of sampling techniques Preferably Waste Water Management License Specific Required Competencies by Role: Individual Contributor Level I Timely Decision Making, Information Skills, Technical Learning Ability to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends Education: Associate Degree in Science field Preferably Bachelor Degree in Science field Job Experience: No experience required US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to