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This person will be expected to play an integral part of Manus’ manufacturing and process development team located in Augusta, GA.\n\nWhy work at Manus:\n\nOpportunity – For motivated, results-oriented team members, our growth creates opportunities for personal and professional advancement.\n\nAccountability – You are given the resources you need to succeed and the freedom to make it happen; in return, we hold each other accountable for our high expectations.\n\nPassion – We love what we do and enjoy working with others who feel the same way. We embrace the challenge and hard work that come with working on the cutting edge.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nMonitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of waste.\n\nObserves variations in operating conditions and interprets readings and test results to determine required adjustments.\n\nMaintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings. Completes daily analyses on sumps, waste tanks interceptors (T-602/604 and 18 AQW sump). Records results on reports. Upon approval by Manus personnel, transfers from 18 AQW sump to the POTW.\n\nVisually inspect stormwater ditches daily and coordinates transfers to Ryan’s Hope (XS-710). Upon approval by Manus personnel, discharges from Ryan’s Hope through the stormwater basin (XS-729) to Outfall #1.\n\nCollect waste samples manually periodically or with automatic samples (COD and pH). Communicates to leadership significant variations from normal operation.\n\nCompletes required weekly and monthly emergency safety equipment inspections, follow up on deficiencies.\n\nOperates and maintains power generating equipment to provide steam for the site. Is familiar with all analytical techniques required to maintain optimum performance of plant utilities (chilled water, cooling tower, air compressors, etc.)\n\nCoordinates maintenance activities within assigned work area by recognizing needs for repair, performing minor maintenance, writing work orders, obtaining supervisor approval, monitoring maintenance activities to ensure completion of job and processing the knowledge of the state of repair for the assigned work area.\n\nComplies with all documentation requirements regarding processing, GMP’s safety, housekeeping and sanitation. All work performed must be done in compliance with company guidelines for safety, quality and environmental responsibility.\n\nKnowledge of regulatory permit requirements (i.e. POTW and Stormwater) to ensure we maintain compliance at all times.\n\nAssists in the training of new employees and retraining existing employees in the work area of responsibility.\n\nFunctions well within a team-based environment, willing to participate in team activities, and be receptive to receiving and giving constructive feedback to their team members and management.\n\nMust be able to handle up to 50 lbs using available equipment. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to wear protective equipment, including respirators.\n\nMust be able to safely operate a forklift.\n\nMust be able to work twelve-hour rotating shifts on a continuous basis with minimum absences. 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