Senior Operator, Sewage Plant

American Water; Fort Polk South (LA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

American Water is seeking a wastewater plant operator to independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect treatment facilities and collection systems at a U.S. military installation.

The role includes sampling, laboratory testing, data logging, and regulatory reporting, with occasional water system support and repair duties. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, prefer a Class B wastewater license, and bring experience with activated sludge plants and SCADA-based operations.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State Class B Wastewater License preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Three years in operation of activated sludge plants preferred.
• Additional trade-specific courses preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate wastewater system to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collect samples for compliance and process control; perform lab testing.
• Maintain and calibrate monitoring equipment and treatment equipment.
• Record data daily in logs and operations software; prepare reports.
• Assist with water collection system and repairs as needed.
• Follow EH&S policies and communicate effectively with teams and customers.

Kenntnisse

Read gauges/meter readings

Process control sampling

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge 240V

Data recording/log keeping

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

State Class B Wastewater License preferred

Trade-specific courses preferred

Three years activated sludge operation

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Independently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the collection of wastewater samples per state regulations, performing process control laboratory testing, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
• Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to read gauges and meters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste. Specifically, but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.

Experience/Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• State Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
• Three years in operation of activated sludge plants preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5 %
• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted.
• There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.