Water Treatment Operator

Veolia•Wakefield, RI

About The Position

The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operation and repair of pumps, motors, treatment equipment, controls, and SCADA equipment. The operator works with the Chief Operator or independently as needed to maintain water production and quality for public consumption. The role involves regulating system pressure, monitoring booster stations and storage facilities, observing treatment conditions, and conducting pumping operations economically. The operator shares responsibility with the Chief Operator for production data and chemical usage logs, and collects and tabulates monthly data using Excel files and E OPS.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in Operations.
Minimum Grade 1 Rhode Island Water Treatment Certification (T1).
Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Rhode Island Distribution Operators Certification (D1) within one year of hire.
Computer skills, including MS Office Suite; Google Workspace preferred.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, practices, procedures, and water quality monitoring practices.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to relate to and interface with management and coworkers.
Ability to work on-call duties as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit routine compliance-related documents to the State.
Perform maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and diagnose malfunctions.
Manage assets.
Repair, replace, and calibrate process control equipment as needed.
Perform routine pumping facility checkouts, including entering data, replenishing chemical tanks, and inspecting and maintaining pumping and treatment equipment.
Work with the Chief Operator and laboratory to comply with the sampling program.
Collect compliance samples, label bottles, and transport them to the laboratory for analysis.
Monitor charts, gauges, and other operating equipment as directed.
Ensure water quality meets minimum requirements for the plant being operated; calculate required chemical feed rates, calibrate chemical feed equipment, and adjust feed rates based on laboratory tests or supervisor direction.
Maintain good housekeeping at wells and treatment buildings, performing routine and special housekeeping as required.
Operate pumping combinations economically or as directed by the supervisor.
Follow organizational safety procedures.
Work overtime if necessary and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
Maintain production data and chemical usage logs with the Chief Operator, and collect and tabulate monthly data, including creating and modifying Excel files and E OPS calculations.