Water Treatment Plant Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Toms River, NJ

3h•$35 - $39

About The Position

Responsible for operating, routinely servicing, and caring for specialized equipment and processes at a water treatment facility. The operator maintains and inspects pumps, motors, chemical preparation and feeding systems, treatment processes, control equipment, and monitoring equipment; performs routine lubrication, adjustments, minor maintenance, and repairs; and conducts field and laboratory tests to monitor and control facility operations. The operator adjusts equipment, processes, and chemical feeders as indicated by test results and supervisory instructions, and assists with repairs to water systems and plants. Operates treatment plants to produce safe potable water in compliance with applicable New Jersey Administrative Codes, laws, rules, standards, and permit requirements. Performs daily operating procedures, laboratory and field analyses, and routine calibration and maintenance. Maintains accurate operating records and submits routine and special reports. Trains other employees in facility operations and maintenance, including repairs, laboratory work, and safety, as needed. The role also includes monitoring and adjusting treatment equipment and systems, handling chemicals and supplies, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, responding to operational abnormalities, and completing related documentation. The operator may work in adverse conditions, with minimal supervision, and may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or standby shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection T-2 License, or ability to obtain one 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.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and chemical principles pertinent to water treatment operations.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, occupational hazards, safety precautions, and water quality monitoring practices.
Strong laboratory and sampling experience, including the ability to conduct water quality testing and maintain and use instrumentation.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of water treatment plant equipment and diagnose abnormalities in complex controls and interlocked systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, wiring and logic diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, specifications, plans, and maps.
Ability to operate computers, mobile devices, applications, SCADA, and other electronic equipment used in plant operations.
Ability to complete operating procedures, work requests, and other documentation accurately.
Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions and communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently, work independently with minimal supervision, and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to work in adverse conditions and report on time for an entire shift and workweek; ability to perform overtime and potentially work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or standby shifts.
Ability to learn and become certified in CPR and first aid.
Ability to climb in and out of vehicles, manipulate hand tools, constantly bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull, and lift and carry objects, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate, start up, shut down, and periodically check water treatment processes, components, and equipment.
Inspect mechanical equipment and perform lubrication, adjustments, seal packing, preventative and corrective maintenance, minor repairs, and troubleshooting.
Perform field and laboratory analyses, water quality testing, validations, calibrations, and routine instrumentation maintenance.
Adjust pumps, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems, storage tank levels, and pump station indicators as needed.
Monitor charts, gauges, and equipment manually and electronically, including through SCADA systems.
Maintain accurate shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders, and other administrative documents; complete reports of work activities.
Load and unload treatment chemicals and assist with ordering, deliveries, and inventory of chemicals, laboratory reagents, materials, and supplies.
Respond to abnormalities and take corrective action according to operating procedures and good engineering practices.
Assist in developing, revising, and improving operations and maintenance procedures and the preventative maintenance CMMS system.
Conduct safety inspections and follow applicable safety rules, procedures, SOPs, and job safety standards.
Train other employees in facility operation and maintenance, laboratory work, repairs, and safety as required.
Perform housekeeping, light building repairs, and other duties necessary for facility operation.
Communicate and work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, regulators, consultants, municipal officials, customers, contractors, and the public.
Be available for first-response calls and problem solving.