Water Treatment Plant Operator

American Water Works • Franklin Township, NJ

266d

About The Position

The Canal Road Operator position provides a dual function role in that the personnel with this job title can operate the Canal Road facility as well as perform maintenance at either the Canal Road or Raritan Millstone facilities. Daily operational activities include receipt of chemical deliveries, record keeping, operation of low lift and high service pumps, chemical adjustments for process control, filter operation, disinfection, sludge handling, safety inspections, chemical transfers, and laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance. Daily maintenance activities include completion of work orders, chemical feed pump repairs, general maintenance of pumps and motors, inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety of the facility.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Must have passed the Canal Road pre-qualification test
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Must pass an OSHA surveillance physical and be cleared to wear a respirator
• Must possess or obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
• Must demonstrate mechanical and operational proficiency associated with the day-to-day operations of the Canal Road facility
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ozone start-up process and the system operating parameters

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of chemical spill mitigation
• Experience in water treatment operations

Responsibilities

• Receipt of chemical deliveries
• Record keeping (i.e., equipment run hours, chemical inventories, and chemical dosages)
• Operation of low lift and high service pumps
• Chemical adjustments for process control
• Filter operation
• Disinfection
• Sludge handling (withdrawal and transfer to processing center)
• Safety inspections
• Chemical transfers (bulk to day tank)
• Laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance
• Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Chemical feed pump repairs and calibration
• General maintenance of high service and low service pumps and motors
• Repair and maintenance of electric motor driven gear boxes and bearings
• Inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment
• Repair of valves and operators
• Basin cleaning and repairs
• General plumbing and pipe fitting
• General mechanical maintenance
• Maintains the cleanliness and safe working conditions of the facility at all times

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits package
• Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED