Plant Operator

Essential Utilities, Inc.

14d•$31

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. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Plant Operator in the Tiffin Ohio area! SUMMARY: The primary duties of the Plant Operator consist of those jobs necessary, but not limited to, the operation and maintenance of pumping, and purification equipment, monitoring supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and plant instruments, routine work on buildings and grounds and daily sampling and laboratory work. This position involves various shift work (all shifts), and the employee is required to work rotating shifts. Plant Operator work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.
Candidate must hold valid U.S. driver's license.
Must be available for emergency work after regular working hours, weekends, holidays, and for scheduled training and necessary overtime
Must be proficient at using computers and Window based applications.
Must obtain and or maintain the following certifications in accordance time frame and conditions established within Article IX, Section 1-3 of the Bargaining Union agreement: Provisional Laboratory Approval — 2 months from date of appointment Operational Laboratory Certification — 6 months after receipt of provisional Certification Class I Water certificate —2 years from date of appointment Class II Water Certificate — 4 years from date of appointment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal customers
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-basking environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe and effective startup, shutdown, operation, maintenance, and monitoring and/or control of all water treatment plant equipment and processes, to include plant generators and electrical controls and various distribution system equipment and processes.
Ensures that daily work complies with Ohio EPA and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO regulatory requirements for operations.
Ensures that daily work complies with all established company safety policies.
Captures all work performed in Maintenance Connection, an asset management program, per Company policies.
Manually and/or via SCADA system, Operates, maintains, reads, interprets, and records as directed all instruments at the plant and at various remote locations.
Makes necessary adjustments to treatment processes and/or pumping to maintain water quality standards.
Works with Water Treatment Plant personnel to monitor and/or control SCADA system for effective operation of the Water System.
Reacts accordingly to various pumping schemes, main breaks, and operational changes and advises supervisors on potential emergencies.
Performs assigned lab testing (wet chemistry), and sampling as directed in accordance with Ohio EPA certification requirements.
Performs assigned inspections of water treatment plant apparatus and equipment as directed.
Assists the Division Mechanic with routine and emergency maintenance of facilities as required.
Communicates records and maintains relevant information regarding treatment plant operation and maintenance.
Performs housekeeping duties as assigned and assures the security of water utility structures and property.
Acts as liaison between customers and company during "off’ hours; Answers and directs all after-hour customer inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and regularly addresses internal and external customer requirements and serves as the after-hours point of contact and dispatch for emergencies within the distribution system(s).
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned