Corrections Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman - SCI Mercer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Mercer County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on maintaining daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant while directing maintenance tasks and supporting safe working conditions. It ensures equipment, systems, and workflows are functioning correctly through inspections, testing, and oversight of inmate workers. As a Corrections Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman, you will perform the following duties: Plant Operations: Maintain continuous wastewater treatment processes under normal and emergency conditions Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain motors, pumps, valves, compressors, and related equipment Water Testing: Test water chemistry and maintain logs, inventories, and required records Operational Communication: Address issues with supervisor and complete paperwork and inventories Inmate Oversight: Supervise inmate workers and maintain safe, secure work environments.

Requirements

  • One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant
  • Possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or higher than the Class E, Subclasses 1 and 4
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
  • Ability to perform essential job functions
  • Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Maintain continuous wastewater treatment processes under normal and emergency conditions
  • Operate and maintain motors, pumps, valves, compressors, and related equipment
  • Test water chemistry and maintain logs, inventories, and required records
  • Address issues with supervisor and complete paperwork and inventories
  • Supervise inmate workers and maintain safe, secure work environments

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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