System Operator I

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Upper Moreland Township, PA

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-Willow Grove Essential Duties: 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. Position requires good mechanical skills as required in the repair/replacement of all plant equipment, including but not limited to pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc . 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. Monitor Operations of assigned wastewater facilities. Conduct testing and analysis required for proper operation and reporting for the facilities and to maintain compliance with regulatory permits. Responsible for making and implementing recommendations regarding process changes and adjustments at facilities to improve operational performance. Monitor collection system performance and pump stations. Make recommendations on improvements and upgrades as needed. Coordinate of all chemicals, fuel, parts and supplies necessary for proper operation of the facilities. Maintain facility records, prints, equipment manufacture manuals as well as all operating data. Accurately and timely generate and complete work orders using company software platform. Assist management and supervisors in developing and administering applicable safety procedures at facilities, as required. Monitoring PLC network to review automated operation of wastewater facilities. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned The hourly rate of pay is $36.73 per hour. All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after April 1, 2021 will receive three dollars ($3.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one-dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a three (3) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases.

Requirements

At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
Valid US driver’s license required
Required Licensing: Wastewater Class E collection system license.
Five (5) years of maintaining equipment and systems in an industrial environment is preferred.
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.
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Required to be on-call on a weekly rotational basis.
In addition, must be available to assist with afterhours emergencies at all other times as needed.
Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree or certification in mechanical or electrical competency is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Position requires good mechanical skills as required in the repair/replacement of all plant equipment, including but not limited to pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc .
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.
Monitor Operations of assigned wastewater facilities.
Conduct testing and analysis required for proper operation and reporting for the facilities and to maintain compliance with regulatory permits.
Responsible for making and implementing recommendations regarding process changes and adjustments at facilities to improve operational performance.
Monitor collection system performance and pump stations.
Make recommendations on improvements and upgrades as needed.
Coordinate of all chemicals, fuel, parts and supplies necessary for proper operation of the facilities.
Maintain facility records, prints, equipment manufacture manuals as well as all operating data.
Accurately and timely generate and complete work orders using company software platform.
Assist management and supervisors in developing and administering applicable safety procedures at facilities, as required.
Monitoring PLC network to review automated operation of wastewater facilities.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned