Lead Water Treatment Operator & SCADA Mentor

Woodard and Curran in; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Lead Water Treatment Operator for the University of New Hampshire facility in Durham, NH. The ideal candidate will hold a NH Grade 3T water treatment license and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining plant equipment, monitoring SCADA and process control, performing water quality analyses, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers a rotating schedule and a $200 on-call stipend.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 3T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site specific systems.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
• Ability to work alone with little supervision.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will have to complete and pass a pre-placement background check, drug screen, and physical prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
• Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget.
• Coordinates to ensure that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
• Oversees operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
• Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
• Assists in maintaining a complete and accurate on-site log book and records on water quality analysis, in accordance with assigned permits.

Skills

SCADA operation

Analytical thinking

Safety procedures

Education

NH Grade 3T water treatment license

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Maintenance Management Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Lead Water Treatment Operator for the University of New Hampshire facility in Durham, NH. The ideal candidate will hold a NH Grade 3T water treatment license and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining plant equipment, monitoring SCADA and process control, performing water quality analyses, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers a rotating schedule and a $200 on-call stipend.