Water Treatment Operator II - High Quality Water (HQW)

Engie • Iowa City, IA

32d • $27 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Water Treatment Operator II, High Quality Water at the University of Iowa, you will monitor, operate, and maintain water treatment systems that deliver specialized finished water to meet campus operational and research needs. High Quality Water supports the Oakdale Water Plant, the MacBride Nature Recreation Area Public Water System, and multiple high quality water and pool and spa systems across campus. Your work ensures water quality, regulatory compliance, and reliable system performance across a wide range of treatment processes. You will operate and maintain systems using chlorination, pH adjustment, chemical injection, water softening, filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation, and ultraviolet disinfection. You will perform flushing and disinfection to place new piping and systems into service, conduct water quality sampling, record operational data, and identify maintenance needs to keep systems operating efficiently. You will also support meter reading, data entry for billing and compliance reporting, and general facility cleanliness. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, High Quality Water, your roles and responsibilities include:

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of formal education in Water Treatment, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent field of study
• A minimum of five (5) years experience serving water treatment systems that may include, but are not limited to: Public Water Systems, pool operations, water softening, filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation, ultraviolet disinfection, chlorination
• Ability to obtain Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grade 2 Water Treatment certification, Grade 2 Water Distribution certification, and State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certified Pool Operator certification
• A comparable combination of relevant training, education, and or experience may be considered in lieu of the required certifications
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills and experience required
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures including tests for alkalinity, water hardness, stability index, free and total chlorine, total dissolved solids, pH, corrosion rates, phosphate, lead, copper, coliform bacteria, heterotrophic bacteria plate counts, and other water testing procedures
• Knowledge of mathematics including English/Metric system conversion factors and formulas for area, volume, density, dosage, pressure, flow, detention time, chemical feed rates, and solution strength
• Knowledge of chemistry including softening reactions, neutralization reactions, disinfection reactions, corrosion reactions, and other water treatment related processes
• Knowledge of biology, microbiology, and human health including the life cycles, pathogenic characteristics, and water treatment disinfection strategies for algae, bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other organisms
• Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software systems for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and report generation
• Knowledge of safety programs including confined space entry, falls, forklift, lockout, process safety and risk management, respirator, and chemical right to know
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, recreational water use, backflow prevention, and related water systems
• Skill with interpersonal relationships and the ability to work well with others in a professional manner
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and the ability to acquire new skills as needed
• Ability to read gages, charts, computer monitors, operations manuals, and colorimetric test results
• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
• This position provides on-call support as part of a rotation when required by management; must be able to respond on-site within one hour
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record for use of company vehicles on and off campus
• Ability to climb ladders, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and work in hazardous environments
• Ability to hear warning alarms
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications
• Ability to work safely in or with high noise levels, extreme heat, dust, high places, exhaust from purge pumps, chemicals and their fumes (sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chlorine), fiber glass insulation, asbestos, welding hazards, cutting tools (power saws, grinders, drills, etc.), high pressure steam, hot condensate, high pressure distribution loop, and high speed rotating equipment
• This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and moderate noise levels
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares water samples for testing by external agencies as required by law, including the State Hygienic Laboratory, Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Operates, maintains, and monitors water treatment systems to ensure required water quality standards are met
• Performs and coordinates maintenance and calibration of water treatment equipment to support reliable system performance
• Records operational data in computer based systems to track water quantity, water quality, and maintenance needs
• Supports development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules
• Completes assigned work using the company work order management system while maintaining accurate records of labor and materials
• Performs flushing and disinfection of piping and systems to support new construction and system modifications
• Conducts meter readings and enters data for billing and regulatory compliance reporting
• Maintains cleanliness of plants, equipment, and surrounding grounds
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED