Water Treatment Operator

Requisition ID : 106722

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American Water (NYSE : AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

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Primary Role

The Operator position provides a dual function role in that the personnel with this job title can operate and perform maintenance at the Canal Road facility.

Key Accountabilities

Daily Operational activities performed include, but are not limited to :

• Receipt of chemical deliveries.
• Record keeping (i.e. equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).
• Operation of low lift and high service pumps.
• Chemical adjustments for process control.
• Filter operation.
• Disinfection
• Sludge handling (withdrawal and transfer to processing center).
• Safety inspections.
• Chemical transfers (bulk to day tank).
• Laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance.
• Daily Maintenance activities performed include, but are not limited to :
• Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Chemical feed pump repairs and calibration.
• General maintenance of high service and low service pumps and motors.
• Repair and maintenance of electric motor driven gear boxes and bearings.
• Inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment.
• Repair of valves and operators.
• Repair of sludge handling equipment.
• Basin cleaning and repairs.
• Enter and work in confined spaces.
• General plumbing and pipe fitting.
• General mechanical maintenance.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safe working conditions of the facility at all times.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills

• Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Able to perform basic mathematical, algebraic and statistical calculations (for example; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, solving for an unknown and averaging) using a scientific calculator.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer including all associated appurtenances.
• Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions / adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all mechanical / maintenance functions required of the position.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to the position’s responsibilities, as well as federal and state regulations associated with the job functions of this position.
• Customer Service focused.
• To be considered for this position an employee must have passed the Canal Road pre-qualification test.
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with the job responsibilities of the position.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations such as but not limited to confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.
• Must pass an OSHA surveillance physical and be cleared to wear a respirator. Respiratory clearance must be maintained annually to retain position.

Must be clean shaven at all times while on duty.

Must pass the training and demonstrate proficiency associated with Ozone specific TCPA training; Must possess or obtain 40 hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher;

Confined space entry; Respiratory protection; Fire extinguisher use; Hot Works; Lock out / tag out authorized level and Arc Flash.

• Must demonstrate mechanical and operational proficiency associated with the day to day operations of the Canal Road facility.
• Examples of required demonstrated proficiency tasks include but are not limited to : pump packing replacement, chemical feed pump repair / calibration / installation;
• Flocculator repair; Sludge collection and conveyance equipment repair; Ozone generator repair; inverter cooling water pump air purge;
• Godwin pump operation; Basin cleaning; Water / sludge transfers from Intermediate ozone contactors, pre-ozone contactors and settling basins to sludge / backwash transfer facility;

Chemical spill mitigation, Tank inspections and lock out / tag out procedures.

Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ozone start-up process and the system operating parameters including the use of the chilled water system.

Experience / Education

• Capable of operating Company equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assigned responsibilities.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• This position requires a NJ DEP T-2 license.
• If a successful bidder does not possess a license upon entering the position the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain a NJ DEP T-1 license.

After obtaining a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee must progress on to a NJ DEP T-2 license.

• If the T-1 license is obtained before the three (3) year period for obtaining that license expires the remaining time will be added to the time period toward acquiring the T-2 license.
• A NJ DEP T-2 license must be obtained within three (3) years of obtaining the T-1 license. As stated above any time remaining from the period allotted to obtain the T-1 license will be added to the T-2 timeline.
• The total cumulative time to obtain both the NJ DEP T-1 and T-2 license is 6 years from the position start date.
• If an employee enters the position with a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain the NJ DEP T-2 license.
• Once obtained the license(s) must be maintained through re-certifications.
• If the treatment license is not obtained, lost or revoked for any reason at any time, the employee will be displaced from the position and will not be eligible for any Production position until the required license is obtained / reinstated or the twenty-four (24) month stay out period has expired.

The twenty-four (24) month stay out period begins to accrue on the date that the employee vacates the position requiring the license.

The employee is personally responsible for maintaining the good standing of his / her license(s).

Work Environment

• Rotating shifts (days / afternoons / overnights), which include working holidays and weekends.
• When operating the employee must remain at position until relieved by another trained Canal Road Operator, OMM, or Supervisor.
• Must verbally convey operating conditions / status and special instructions to other employees, when being relieved or at shift change.
• Must record any supervisor instructions, operating notes or pertinent job information clearly and legibly into the control room operating log book.

Travel Requirements

Routine local travel.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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