Operator Maintenance Mechanic

American Water•Bridgewater, NJ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn , Facebook , X and Instagram .

Requirements

Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
Able to perform basic mathematical, algebraic and statistical calculations (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, solving for an unknown and averaging) using a scientific calculator.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer including all associated appurteniences.
Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions/adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and laboratory testing.
Demonstrated ability to perform all mechanical/maintenance functions required of the position.
Must have a thorough knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to the position’s responsibilities, as well as federal and state regulations associated with the job functions of this position.
Customer service focused.
To be considered for this position an employee must have passed the Canal Road pre-qualification test.
Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with the job responsibilities of the position.
Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations such as but not limited to confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.
Must pass an OSHA surveillance physical and be cleared to wear a respirator annually. Respiratory clearance must be maintained annually to retain position.
Must always be clean shaven while on duty.
Must pass the training and demonstrate proficiency associated with Ozone specific TCPA training; Must possess or obtain 40 hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher; Confined space entry; Respiratory protection; Fire extinguisher use; Hot Works; Lock out / tag out “authorized” level Arc Flash and other job specific training as required.
Must demonstrate mechanical and operational proficiency associated with the day to day operations of the Canal Road and Raritan-Millstone facilities. Examples of required demonstrated proficiency tasks include but are not limited to: pump packing replacement, chemical feed pump repair/calibration/installation; Flocculator repair; Sludge collection and conveyance equipment repair; Ozone generator repair; inverter cooling water pump air purge; Godwin pump operation; Basin cleaning; Water/sludge transfers from Intermediate ozone contactors, pre-ozone contactors and settling basins to sludge/backwash transfer facility; Chemical spill mitigation/remediation, Tank inspections and lock out/tag out procedures.
Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ozone start-up process and the system operating parameters including the use of the chilled water system.
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Must demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for the safe completion of assigned responsibilities.
Routine local travel.
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
This position requires a NJ DEP T-2 license. If a successful bidder does not possess a license upon entering the position the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain a NJ DEP T-1 license. After obtaining a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee must progress on to a NJ DEP T-2 license. If the T-1 license is obtained before the three (3) year period for obtaining that license expires the remaining time will be added to the time period toward acquiring the T-2 license. A NJ DEP T-2 license must be obtained within 3 years of obtaining the T-1 license. As stated above any time remaining from the period allotted to obtain the T-1 license will be added to the T-2 timeline. The total cumulative time to obtain both the NJ DEP T-1 and T-2 license is not to exceed 6 years from the position start date. If an employee enters the position with a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain the NJ DEP T-2 license. Once obtained the license(s) must be maintained through re-certifications. The employee is personally responsible for maintaining the good standing of his/her license(s). If the treatment license is not obtained, lost or revoked for any reason at any time, the employee will be displaced from the position and will not be eligible for any Production position until the required license is obtained/reinstated or the twenty-four (24) month stay out period has expired. The twenty-four (24) month stay out period begins to accrue on the date that the employee vacates the position requiring the license.

Responsibilities

Receipt of chemical deliveries.
Record keeping (i.e. equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).
Operation of low lift and high service pumps.
Chemical adjustments for process control.
Filter operation.
Disinfection processes.
Sludge handling (withdrawal and transfer to processing center).
Safety inspections.
Chemical receiving and transfers (i.e. truck to tank, tank to tank and tank to day tank).
Laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance.
Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Chemical feed pump repairs and calibration.
General maintenance of high service and low service pumps and motors.
Repair and maintenance of electric motor driven gear boxes and bearings.
Inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment.
Repair of valves and valve operators.
Basin cleaning and repairs (i.e. flocculators and sludge collection equipment).
Must enter and work in confined spaces when required.
General plumbing and pipe fitting.
General mechanical maintenance.
Always maintains the cleanliness and safe working conditions of facilities.
Other responsibilities as assigned.