Water Treatment Plant Operator

Veolia•Toms River, NJ

17h

About The Position

Veolia is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate, service, and care for specialized equipment and processes at a water treatment facility. The operator monitors and adjusts treatment processes and equipment to produce safe potable water in compliance with applicable New Jersey Administrative Codes, laws, rules, standards, and permit requirements. The role includes plant operations, laboratory and field testing, routine maintenance and minor repairs, recordkeeping, reporting, chemical handling, and training other employees as needed. The position may involve working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or standby shifts, and responding to first-response calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection T-2 License, or ability to obtain it within one year.
Technical knowledge and hands-on experience operating advanced water treatment plant facilities on the assigned shift.
Thorough knowledge of water treatment plant operating characteristics and maintenance requirements.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and chemical principles relevant to water treatment operations, as well as electrical and electronic systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
Ability to conduct water quality testing and validations, and use and maintain water quality instruments.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of plant equipment, identify mechanical equipment faults, and determine appropriate remedial measures.
Ability to diagnose abnormalities in complex controls, interlocked control schemes, and other operating systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, wiring and logic diagrams, P&IDs, technical O&M manuals, specifications, plans, and maps.
Ability to operate computers, mobile devices, applications, SCADA, and other electronic devices used in plant operations.
Ability to comprehend and follow complex oral and written instructions, communicate in English orally and in writing, and complete operating procedures and other documentation.
Ability to work in adverse conditions and with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain productivity when working alone or with a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to report to work on time and perform the duties for an entire shift and workweek, and to perform overtime.
Ability to learn and become certified in CPR and first aid.
Physical ability to climb in and out of vehicles; manipulate large and small hand tools; repeatedly bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull; and lift and carry objects, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Start up, shut down, operate, and periodically inspect water treatment processes, equipment, pump systems, chemical feeders, control systems, storage tanks, and pump stations.
Perform daily operational procedures, laboratory and field analyses, calibrations, and routine maintenance to maintain effective treatment processes and water quality.
Monitor charts, gauges, and other equipment manually and electronically, including through SCADA systems; diagnose abnormalities and take corrective action under established procedures.
Inspect mechanical equipment and perform lubrication, adjustments, minor maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative or corrective maintenance.
Make repairs to chemical feed systems, including PVC manifolds, peristaltic hoses, pump rotors, piping, and fittings.
Operate and assist with repairs to water systems and plants, and perform housekeeping and light building repairs as directed.
Load and unload treatment chemicals and assist with ordering, delivery, and inventory of chemicals, laboratory reagents, materials, and supplies.
Maintain accurate operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents; complete routine and special reports and report work activities.
Develop, assist with, and revise operations and maintenance procedures, and support the preventative maintenance CMMS system.
Train employees in facility operations and maintenance, including repairs, laboratory work, and safety, as required.
Conduct safety inspections and follow applicable safety rules, procedures, SOPs, and job safety standards.
Communicate and work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, management, regulators, consultants, municipal officials, customers, contractors, and the public.
Perform other duties necessary to fulfill facility operations.