Water Treatment Specialist

ASRC Federal•Eareckson Station, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist to support its ISS2 contract for an Air Force customer at Eareckson Air Station in Shemya, Alaska. The role operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment equipment to provide drinking water and meet applicable regulatory requirements. Duties include conducting laboratory tests, adjusting chemical feed rates, monitoring plant operations, maintaining operational records, and supporting sewage treatment compliance with NPDES requirements and Eareckson Air Station discharge monitoring parameters. This is a rotational position: the employee works three months on-site at Eareckson Air Station followed by one month off, unpaid. On-site housing is provided in a dormitory, and meals are served through a cafeteria. Government-sponsored aircraft transportation to Eareckson Air Station from Anchorage, Alaska, is provided. Work is typically sedentary and performed in an office setting, with occasional outdoor work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The employee should be able to sit for extended periods and stand, walk, talk, hear, write, and use limbs and body members with a good range of motion. Occasional handling or moving of objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State of Alaska Level II Water Treatment Operations Certificate, or ability to reciprocate from another state with proof of reciprocity before hire.
State of Alaska Level I Waste Water Treatment Certification, or ability to reciprocate from another state with proof of reciprocity before hire.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries.
Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprinting, and fit-for-duty physical exam.
Must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.
Knowledge of federal, state, and Air Force regulations regarding water and wastewater treatment operations.
Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
Skill in using hand and power tools commonly used in the construction trade.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certification.

Responsibilities

Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves regulating water flow into the treatment plant, and monitor operational gauges.
Test water samples for pH, iron, manganese, free chlorine, and turbidity using a pH meter, colorimeter, and turbidimeter.
Record water flow meter readings, chlorine feed rate settings, turbidity, and other laboratory test results.
Inject chemicals, including chlorine and potassium permanganate, into water and adjust feed rates as water quality changes.
Start agitators to mix potassium permanganate and replenish solution barrels as needed.
Pump clarified and disinfected water into storage tanks and distribution mains.
Monitor panel boards and adjust controls to regulate flow rates and storage tank levels.
Backwash filters when head loss reaches a 6–10 psi differential or at least every 96 hours.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment using hand and power tools.
Operate a portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water during emergency contingencies.
Observe wastewater treatment lagoon operating conditions, interpret meter and gauge readings and test results, and determine load requirements.
Maintain wastewater treatment operating logs and record flow meter readings.
Collect sewage samples and conduct laboratory tests using equipment such as pH and dissolved oxygen meters.
Set up and collect influent and effluent samples from automatic composite samplers for off-site BOD and TSS analysis.
Wear appropriate PPE for the tasks being performed.
Perform related work as assigned.
Inventory and requisition supplies for water and wastewater operations.

Benefits

Health care
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off, including PTO, holidays, and other paid leave required by law
On-site dormitory housing
Meals served through the cafeteria
Government-sponsored aircraft transportation to Eareckson Air Station from Anchorage, Alaska