Water Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also reimburse employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry. The Water Treatment Operator regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant as directed by the Project Manager. In this role, you will perform progressively responsible work in the operation and maintenance of a treatment plant and related equipment. You will monitor automated plant equipment through visual inspection for proper operating parameters and mechanical integrity as well as maintain a plant log detailing specific information to be saved for record and following shifts. You will also take samples at multiple sample points for laboratory analysis and compare to automated instrumentation outputs; record and present findings as appropriate. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This position comes with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent.
Valid Florida Driver's License required.
Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class ‘B’ or Class ‘C’ Drinking Water license.
Four (4) to six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Water Production operations.
Able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will need to complete and clear a pre-employment background check, drug screen (including marijuana), and physical before starting work.

Responsibilities

Monitor water production plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
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.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
Monitor and evaluate the operations of a large, complex water production facility and its auxiliary systems; maintain plant log.
Review trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collect and tabulate operational log data for regulatory agencies.
Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
May assist Federal, State and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.
Performs related work as required.