Drinking Water Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran • Manchester by the Sea, MA

9d • $29 - $35

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time Secondary Operator for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Facilities. As the Secondary Operator, you will report to the Projects Plant Manager, and participate in the daily operation and general maintenance of equipment, structures, and grounds at the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea’s 3 MGD Trident Microfloc Surface Water Treatment Facility, two ground water wells, and 1.7 MG storage tank – to include assisting with the management of all associated regulatory sampling programs – in a safe and timely manner. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path. The Secondary Operator is responsible for helping foster and maintain a safe work environment for all plant personnel and visitors.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a Massachusetts Grade 2T OIT Drinking Water Operator License, with the ability to acquire the Grade 3T OIT within 2 years.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the water treatment industry preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with water treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and maintenance of assigned equipment to include residual management, electrical and mechanical components, SCADA and remote communications networks, and strategic pump and flow management.
• Complying with all Woodard & Curran Health and Safety Programs and instilling a Safety-First culture within the project.
• Manage and/or maintain the use of the daily operations log.
• Help manage the towns drinking water sampling programs, to include collecting samples and conducting laboratory tests where/when necessary, in support of regulatory compliance.
• Meet with the Plant Manager on a regular basis to discuss and review plant operations and maintenance.
• Monitor operations by inspecting and reviewing data, records and reports, coordinates sampling.
• Assist Project Manager with keeping accurate and up to date records for the project.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Time away from work: Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury. Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability: Paid short and long term disability Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees