Water Treatment Specialist

ASRC Federal • Eareckson Station, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist for its ISS2 contract supporting an Air Force customer at Eareckson Air Station in Shemya, Alaska. This is a rotational position: three months on-site at Eareckson Air Station followed by one month off, unpaid. On-site housing is provided in a dormitory, meals are served through the cafeteria, and transportation from Anchorage to Eareckson Air Station is provided by government-sponsored aircraft.

The Water Treatment Specialist operates and maintains water treatment equipment to clarify and disinfect water for human consumption, performs laboratory tests, and adjusts chemical feed rates to meet EPA Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Standards. The role also operates and maintains sewage treatment equipment to meet NPDES regulations, including Eareckson Air Station monthly discharge monitoring parameters.

Work is typically sedentary and performed in an office setting, with occasional outdoor work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The employee may need to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, talk, hear, write, and use limbs and body members with a good range of motion. Occasional lifting, 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.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, talk, hear, write, and use limbs and body members with a good range of motion.
• Ability to occasionally lift, handle, or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow into the treatment plant; 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 settings, turbidity, and other laboratory test data.
• Inject treatment chemicals, including chlorine and potassium permanganate, 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 differential head loss is 6–10 psi 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 lagoon operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
• Maintain wastewater treatment operation 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 assigned tasks.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• Inventory and requisition supplies for water and wastewater operations.

Benefits

• On-site dormitory housing is provided during the on-site rotation.
• Meals are served through the cafeteria during the on-site rotation.
• Government-sponsored aircraft transportation is provided between Anchorage, Alaska, and Eareckson Air Station.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED