Facility Operator I

Essential Utilities, Inc.•New Garden, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. An opening currently exists for a Wastewater Operator-Kennet Square Essential Duties: Monitor Operations of all wastewater and water facilities, conduct testing and analysis required for proper operation and reporting for the facilities in compliance with regulatory permits. Responsible for making and implementing recommendations regarding process changes and facility adjustments to improve operational performance. Monitor collection system performance and pump stations. Make recommendations on improvements and upgrades as needed. Be knowledgeable of maintenance work related to mechanical equipment and minor electrical equipment associated with wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. Must be capable of performing plumbing and piping work with all types of materials including PVC, PE, copper, steel, and cast iron. Must be capable of operating and performing routine preventative maintenance of equipment; i.e. pumps, generators, compressors, jackhammers, tampers and other equipment as required. Must be capable of operating all tools and equipment necessary for the completion of all plant and pump station related work. Must be able to work on electrical components up to 240 volt including wiring power to motors, control wiring, and test basic electrical and electronic components of a system. Coordinate of all chemicals, fuel, parts and supplies necessary for proper operation of the facilities. Record on plant logs, spreadsheets, and electronically all required test results, measurements, equipment readings, and observations as specified and required by permits, standard operating procedures, and as directed by the Supervisor. Coordinate the removal of sludge and delivery of all chemicals, fuel, parts, and supplies necessary for the proper operation of the facilities. Assist with on-call responsibilities during the work week and weekends, including answering alarm calls and reporting to the facility as necessary to diagnose and address the cause of the alarms Monday through Sunday. Must be available 24 hours daily to respond to plant and system problems. Maintain facility records, prints, equipment manufacture manuals, and all operating data. As required, assist managers and supervisors in developing and administering applicable safety procedures at facilities. Capable of monitoring the PLC network to review the automated operation of all water and wastewater facilities, monitor alarms and review computer-generated data for proper PADEP and DMR reports, and assist in training new employees in computer automation systems. The position requires good mechanical skills as needed for the repair/replacement of all plant equipment, including but not limited to pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc. Must be able to make mathematical calculations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment. Required to meet and follow all Aqua safety requirements for hazardous chemical handling and PPE requirements. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned Must be willing to be trained and able to provide additional operational support to other water/wastewater systems covered under the CBA.

Requirements

At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must either possess or have the ability to obtain, within 48 months of the hire date, the required license for the employees’ primary assignment.
The required licenses for an employee with a primary wastewater assignment are: Class C and E wastewater with subclasses 1,3,4 (Depending on primary assigned location).
Perform a variety of both wastewater process and mechanical tasks.
Must diagnose and correct issues reactively and proactively.
Proficient in MS office or related software required; daily use of computer, data entry
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal customers
Required to meet and follow all Aqua safety requirements dealing with any hazards including chemical, electrical, and PPE requirements, and follow lock-out and tag-out instructions.
Must be willing to be trained and able to provide additional operational support to other water/wastewater systems.

Nice To Haves

Preferred applicants will have been actively involved in the operation and maintenance of wastewater or water facilities for at least two (2) years and have a current working knowledge of wastewater or water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor Operations of all wastewater and water facilities, conduct testing and analysis required for proper operation and reporting for the facilities in compliance with regulatory permits.
Responsible for making and implementing recommendations regarding process changes and facility adjustments to improve operational performance.
Monitor collection system performance and pump stations.
Make recommendations on improvements and upgrades as needed.
Be knowledgeable of maintenance work related to mechanical equipment and minor electrical equipment associated with wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
Must be capable of performing plumbing and piping work with all types of materials including PVC, PE, copper, steel, and cast iron.
Must be capable of operating and performing routine preventative maintenance of equipment; i.e. pumps, generators, compressors, jackhammers, tampers and other equipment as required.
Must be capable of operating all tools and equipment necessary for the completion of all plant and pump station related work.
Must be able to work on electrical components up to 240 volt including wiring power to motors, control wiring, and test basic electrical and electronic components of a system.
Coordinate of all chemicals, fuel, parts and supplies necessary for proper operation of the facilities.
Record on plant logs, spreadsheets, and electronically all required test results, measurements, equipment readings, and observations as specified and required by permits, standard operating procedures, and as directed by the Supervisor.
Coordinate the removal of sludge and delivery of all chemicals, fuel, parts, and supplies necessary for the proper operation of the facilities.
Assist with on-call responsibilities during the work week and weekends, including answering alarm calls and reporting to the facility as necessary to diagnose and address the cause of the alarms Monday through Sunday.
Must be available 24 hours daily to respond to plant and system problems.
Maintain facility records, prints, equipment manufacture manuals, and all operating data.
As required, assist managers and supervisors in developing and administering applicable safety procedures at facilities.
Capable of monitoring the PLC network to review the automated operation of all water and wastewater facilities, monitor alarms and review computer-generated data for proper PADEP and DMR reports, and assist in training new employees in computer automation systems.
The position requires good mechanical skills as needed for the repair/replacement of all plant equipment, including but not limited to pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc.
Must be able to make mathematical calculations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
Required to meet and follow all Aqua safety requirements for hazardous chemical handling and PPE requirements.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned
Must be willing to be trained and able to provide additional operational support to other water/wastewater systems covered under the CBA.