Plant Operator

Koniag Government Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Plant Operator to support our government customer. The role requires working day and night shifts on rotation and adherence to safety protocols and training.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of wastewater pretreatment experience, ABC Class II certification, and fluency in English. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• ABC Class II certification required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 4 years of wastewater pretreatment plant experience.
• Lift 50 lb bags up ladders & stairs.
• Climb ladders every 2 hours for plant checks.
• Pass Respiratory Fit Testing per 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA software operations.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE as required, including Tyvek, respirators, and safety gear.
• Perform confined space entry when needed.
• Shovel sludge and tank debris as required.
• Calibrate pH and ORP meters.
• Do minor maintenance on plant equipment.
• Clean Plate & Frame Filter Presses when needed.
• Complete all annual trainings required by the contract.

Skills

English fluency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

ABC Class II certification

Tools

HMI/SCADA

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently hiring Plant Operators in support of our government customer in Washington, D.C. The Operator should be able to work both the day and night shifts on rotation.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

The Plant Operator

• Will be required to wear various PPE when necessary. PPE to include, but not limited to (Tyvek Suits, Acid Rated Suits, Full Face Respirator, Dust Mask, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Gloves).
• Will be required to perform Confined Space Entry on tanks & floor pits (as needed).
• Will be required to shovel out various tanks and sludge boxes (as needed).
• Will be required to perform calibrations on pH & ORP Meters.
• Will be required to perform minor maintenance on various pieces of equipment when needed.
• Will be required to clean Plate & Frame Filter Presses (as needed).
• Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold a current Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Class II or equivalent certification.
• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Four (4) years of experience in the operation of a wastewater pretreatment plant.
• Will be required to lift & carry 50lb. bags of chemicals up ladders & stairs to mixing tanks.
• Will be required to climb ladders & stairs to perform plant checks every 2 hours.
• Will be required to pass Respiratory Fit Testing as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134 (fit testing is performed annually as required by our contract).
• Shall be knowledgeable in how to use Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/ SCADA software, which operates the applicable portions of the Plant. This software is run on various computers that are located in the Plant office and in the plants.
• Must be fluent in the English language, both verbally and in writing, and be able to read and understand English.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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