Lead Water Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Durham, NH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Lead Water Treatment Operator to join their team at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Durham, NH. This employee-owned firm focuses on clean water, environmental safety, and community well-being. The Lead Operator will report to the Plant Manager, mentor junior staff, and participate in the daily operations and maintenance of a conventional surface water treatment plant. The plant has three treatment trains with a capacity of 1.88 MGD. The role involves equipment operation and maintenance, process control, troubleshooting, grounds maintenance, data management, lab analysis, SCADA operation, and computer data entry.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site specific systems.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Ability to work alone with little supervision.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will have to complete and pass a pre-placement background check, drug screen, and physical prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 3T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status.

Responsibilities

Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget.
Coordinates to ensure that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
Oversees operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
Assists in maintaining a complete and accurate on-site log book and records on water quality analysis, in accordance with assigned permits.