Water Treatment Operator

Woodard & Curran•Lawrence, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we foster collaboration in an inclusive culture and seek diverse talent to address water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility, enabling us to make a meaningful impact. For over 25 years, we have provided contract operations and management for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide, operating more than 50 facilities. Our team of hundreds of certified operators, backed by engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, efficiently tackles operational challenges and ensures compliance. As an Operator, you will be involved in the daily operations and maintenance of a 16 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility and remote pump stations, reporting to the Project Manager. This highly automated facility uses pulsating, upflow clarifiers with conventional coagulation, chlorine dioxide, and UV disinfection. Your main responsibilities will include operating and maintaining facility equipment, groundskeeping, process control monitoring, and troubleshooting. You will also manage process data, conduct routine lab analysis, operate SCADA controls, perform computer data entry, and undertake other operation and maintenance tasks as directed.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent.
Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 3T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site specific systems.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Ability to work alone with little supervision.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 3T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status.

Responsibilities

Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
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.
Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget.
Coordinates to ensure that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
Oversees operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
Assists in maintaining a complete and accurate on-site log book and records on water quality analysis, in accordance with assigned permits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Shift differential for working nights.
Retirement
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Medical & dental insurance
Flexible spending account.
Career growth.
Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry.
Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient.
Cross-training to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.