Water Treatment Plant Operator

Akima, LLC•Biloxi, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AID is looking for a Water/Wastewater System Operator to work at Keesler AFB, MS. This role is responsible for the daily operation, Preventive Maintenance (PM), and repair of the wastewater/water treatment systems. The operator will utilize computers and software to operate and maintain water wells, lift stations, and the associated SCADA system. Responsibilities include maintaining, installing, and repairing all aspects of the water and wastewater system, and responding to emergency repair calls to restore operation upon notice during regular hours or after duty on-call hours.

Requirements

3 years of experience in water production/treatment operations and sewer lift stations.
Ability to troubleshoot panels, motors, pumps, chemical treatment system, and electrical systems.
Class D or higher Water Certification issued by Mississippi Health Department.
State issued driver’s license, highly desirable commercial license with hazmat.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and other software systems.

Responsibilities

Monitors water treatment equipment parameters
Monitor and makes adjustments to Water Plant, Lift Station and Pool equipment with Water Operator of Records approval, ensuring operation guidelines are followed
Starts, operates, and secures water wells, towers, lift stations, and all associated auxiliary equipment essential to water treatment, production, operation, storage and wastewater removal
Maintains cleanliness of Water Production Facilities, Towers, Lift Stations and associated facilities
Responds to Water and Waste Water Call outs with appropriate immediate and subsequent actions
Ensures efficient and economical operation of station water production and wastewater removal equipment
Maintains daily logs and paperwork as required
Advises the Utility Supervisor and Water Operator of Record of the status of water production equipment, systems, pool and wastewater lift stations
Performs other duties as requested and/or required.