Plant Operator

Koniag Government Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is hiring for a Plant Operator to manage daily operations of a sophisticated automated wastewater pretreatment plant in support of a government contract. The role requires operating equipment, monitoring chemical levels, and following safety protocols under supervision.

Qualifications include US citizenship, ABC Class II certification, four years of plant operation experience, and fluency in English. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SCADA/HMI systems is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• ABC Class II certification or equivalent required.
• Four years of wastewater pretreatment plant operation experience.
• US citizen required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb bags and climb stairs.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily operations of a wastewater pretreatment plant.
• Ensure all equipment runs properly and chemical levels within tolerance.
• Work under supervision of a shift supervisor and plant manager.
• Wear PPE and perform confined space entries as needed.
• Calibrate pH and ORP meters.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Complete annual trainings as required by the contract.

Skills

Wastewater ops

Pumps & motors

SCADA systems

Safety procedures

Team coordination

English

Education

High School diploma or GED

ABC Class II certification

Tools

SCADA software

HMI interface

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PPE usage

Job description

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.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave, and more.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated wastewater pretreatment plant. The Plant Operator will be required to ensure all equipment runs properly and all liquid chemical levels are within tolerance. The Plant Operator should have experience working with wastewater treatment equipment, Pumps, Motors, Mixers, Tanks, Filter Presses, and PLC/SCADA control equipment. The Plant Operator will always work under the direct supervision of a shift Supervisor and will also receive work directives and schedules from the Plant Manager.

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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