Water Treatment Technician
About The Position
Join our team at Golden Valley Electric Association as a full-time Lab Technician at our power plants in Healy, Alaska! This position offers the opportunity to support plant operations through a combination of water treatment system operation, equipment maintenance, and analytical testing. While laboratory analysis is part of the role, this position is primarily focused on hands-on operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, boiler, and cooling systems in an industrial power plant environment. As a key member of our operations team, you will work directly with treatment equipment, chemical systems, and plant processes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. This is an ideal role for individuals who enjoy mechanical systems, fieldwork, and process operations, not just laboratory testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum three years' experience as a Laboratory Technician in an industrial facility.
- Proficiency in using various software and tools related to laboratory operations.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong commitment to safety, innovation, and mission focus.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Dedication to maintaining high standards in plant operations.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Hands-on system operation.
- Comfort working in an industrial plant environment.
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining plant water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Supporting analytical testing needs.
- Managing boiler water chemistry.
- Operating groundwater wells.
- Overseeing treatment equipment, including reverse osmosis systems, demineralizers, filters, clarifiers, and chemical feed systems.
- Monitoring and adjusting treatment processes.
- Maintaining pumps, valves, and piping systems.
- Performing minor repairs.
- Supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
- Conducting routine sampling and analysis (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, etc.) to ensure system performance and compliance.
- Handling chemicals.
- Equipment installation.
- Troubleshooting.
- Process optimization.
- Working closely with operations teams to resolve issues, improve system performance, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Benefits
- Retirement/401K
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending
- Wellness Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
