Advanced Water Treatment Operator

Talen Energy; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Treatment Operator (WTO) or Water Treatment Operator in Training (WTOT) at Colstrip is a senior-level, hands-on role within the main plant’s water treatment areas. Incumbents will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and support unit operations during normal operations, upsets, start-ups, and shutdowns.

The WTOT path requires completion of the WTOT training program, including classroom and on-the-job training, with 6000 hours of hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years water treatment or equivalent heavy industrial experience.
• Completion of WT apprenticeship/training program with a minimum of 6000 hours on-the-job training.
• Basic computer skills in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment systems to support unit operation.
• Take readings and monitor equipment and systems in assigned area.
• Safely shut down and isolate systems for maintenance; start up equipment as needed.
• Train or assist in training of apprentices and JITs.
• Keep supervisors informed of equipment and system status.
• Work well with operations and maintenance staff as a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Colstrip Water Treatment systems and interrelationships.
• Maintain a clean work environment in assigned areas.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts or dayshifts as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and diligent work habits.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Water treatment apprenticeship/training program with 6000 hours

Job description

The Water Treatment Operator (WTO) or Water Treatment Operator in Training (WTOT) at Colstrip is a senior-level, hands-on role within the main plant’s water treatment areas. Incumbents will operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and support unit operations during normal operations, upsets, start-ups, and shutdowns.

The WTOT path requires completion of the WTOT training program, including classroom and on-the-job training, with 6000 hours of hands-on experience.