Plant Operator (Fall Creek)

Citizens Energy Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Energy Group is seeking a Plant Operator to join its team in Indiana. The role involves operating, monitoring, planning, and directing water production sources, water treatment, and residuals handling, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The incumbent will work 12-hour night shifts 7:00 p.m.

to 7:00 a.m. and hold a WT5 license plus a valid Indiana drivers license. Minimum salary is $60,900 per year for Grade 7, with the expectation of maintaining safe operations and

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in water supply including water purification and maintenance.
• Ability to operate, monitor and direct water production processes.
• Must possess WT5 water treatment license and valid Indiana drivers license.
• Preferred: additional technical training in maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls and/or directs the operation of source of supply equipment and structures, residual handling, and water treatment processes according to process control parameters through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems.
• Inspects process equipment and reports equipment malfunctions by issuing a work request in the Maintenance Management system. Alerts the appropriate personnel of the impact to process control and to the criticality of the malfunction.
• Directs or performs the collection and analysis of necessary process samples.
• Compiles monthly operations, maintenance reports, and chemical inventories.
• Provides relief operations duty in emergency situations and fills open shifts as needed.
• Directs and supports contractors in the completion of their duties as required during maintenance and capital projects.
• Directs and supports maintenance and operations staff as required while ensuring safe work practices.

Skills

Valid Indiana drivers license

Education

WT5 water treatment license

Class IV license

DSL license

WT3 license

ASO license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We have a career opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our team!

The successful candidate will be able to operate, monitor, plan, and directs the operation and monitoring of Water Production sources of supply, water treatment, and residuals handling. Functions in a manner that is compliant with all company, state, and federal water quality standards.

Minimum Salary (Grade 7): $60,900/yr

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 7:00p.m.-7:00a.m.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls and/or directs the operation of source of supply equipment and structures, residual handling, and water treatment processes according to process control parameters through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems.
• Inspects process equipment and reports equipment malfunctions by issuing a work request in the Maintenance Management system.Alerts theappropriate personnelof the impact to process control and to the criticality of the malfunction.
• Directs or performs the collection and analysis of necessary process samples.
• Compiles monthly operations, maintenance reports, and chemical inventories.
• Provides relief operations duty in emergency situations and fills open shifts as needed.
• Directs and supports contractors in the completion of their duties as required during maintenance and capital projects.
• Directs and supports maintenance and operations staff asrequiredwhile ensuring safe work practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Six years of experience in the field of water supply including experience in water purification, operations and maintenance, preferably in the organization or an equivalent experience.
• This position requires a WT5 water treatment license from the State of Indiana and candidate must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• One year post high school education (24 credit hours) in maintenance, electrical, or related technical field.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Class IV, DSL, WT3, and ASO license.
• Knowledge of the functions and operating capabilities of equipment, filters units, and chemical feed systems used in a treatment plant.
• Ability to analyze drastic changes in raw water quality and relate this to appropriate chemical treatment needed to maintain satisfactory water quality to the customer.
• Ability to operate computer systems and related software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of organization.

Posting Deadline: September 24, 2026

Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.