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Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers and chemical feed. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates.  Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.  Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.  Ensures conformance to process specifications.  Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.  Performs housekeeping as required. Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes. Performs field tests in order to pace chemical dosages for process. Samples wastewater, sludge and gases according to schedule. Performs routine lab tests. .