Water Treatment Plant Operator

JLL•Annandale, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Water Treatment Plant Operator at JLL, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment within a team environment while ensuring the highest level of professionalism and meeting clients' needs. This role requires you to protect and improve the value of client assets while ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. You'll execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define and implement maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime, and continuously evaluate current maintenance, operations, and reliability methods while implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and value-maximizing performance that reflects JLL's commitment to critical infrastructure management and operational excellence.

Requirements

Licensing and Certification: • Must have minimum N-1 License issued by State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Industry as required by state, local, or other government regulations
Will be required to satisfactorily complete training courses and state licensing requirements
Maintain current licensing and pursue additional certifications as required for water treatment operations
Education: • Must be high school graduate or possess high school equivalence certificate
Additional technical training in water treatment or related field preferred
Physical Requirements: • Will be required to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders/scaffolding, bend/twist body, and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work in various environmental conditions including confined spaces and around mechanical equipment
Manual dexterity for precision work with treatment equipment and instrumentation
Schedule Requirements: • Will be required to work rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays
Includes covering additional shifts as needed for continuous plant operations
Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and equipment failures outside regular hours
Professional Skills: • Strong attention to detail for accurate monitoring and documentation of treatment processes
Problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and process issues
Communication skills for effective coordination with team members and management

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in water treatment plant operations or related utility operations
Knowledge of water chemistry and treatment processes
Experience with SCADA systems and automated control systems
Understanding of environmental regulations and water quality standards
Mechanical aptitude with experience in equipment maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Water Treatment Plant Management: • Under limited supervision, working alone, assume full responsibility for safe and efficient operating, monitoring, and maintaining of Water treatment plant
Ensure continuous operation of water treatment systems while maintaining optimal performance and regulatory compliance
Monitor all treatment processes, chemical feed systems, and equipment operations for comprehensive plant management
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability and optimal water quality
May be called upon to assist lower or higher classified personnel and perform assignments for which you are trained and have resources to do safely
Operations and Maintenance: • Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions
Document maintenance work and system performance for comprehensive operational tracking and compliance reporting
Perform basic operator preventive maintenance tasks while providing work direction to maintenance workers
Execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs to ensure optimal system performance and longevity
Continuously evaluate current maintenance, operations, and reliability methods and implement changes to enhance effectiveness
Inventory and Supply Management: • Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building and water treatment systems
Prepare and submit purchase order requests while developing sources for stock materials
Perform periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions for optimal resource management
Maintain chemical inventory and ensure proper storage and handling procedures for safe operations
Contractor and Vendor Oversight: • Oversee activities of contractors working within Water treatment plant as representatives of building or tenant operations
Coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance and system upgrades
Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements
Safety and Regulatory Compliance: • Identify safety hazards within building and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in safe environment
Implement, administer, and manage safety training programs for comprehensive workplace safety
Ensure compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines as they relate to operation of building's infrastructure
Alert management of building discrepancies and potential compliance issues
Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines
Documentation and Training: • Develop procedures and operating plans while ensuring proper labeling of all equipment
Maintain documentation mandated for maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State, or Local law
Provide training and support aimed at expanding capabilities of staff through hands-on instruction
Demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments while giving instruction in basic maintenance and safety procedures
Recommend relevant outside training courses for enrollment while instilling overall level of professionalism