Sr. Water Treatment Operator

American Water; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky American Water is seeking a lead, licensed Water Treatment Operator to oversee and support day-to-day operations at our surface water plant in Middlesboro, KY. You will monitor the water treatment process, make control adjustments, perform light maintenance, handle chemical inventory, and help ensure safe, healthy and reliable water keeps flowing to the community.

The Sr. Water Treatment Operator operates and maintains equipment, lead the work of others, and must hold a Class III-A or

Qualifications

• Requires safety-first mindset and adherence to safety policies (OSHA)
• Includes field testing and sampling per schedule; adjust chemicals and dosages
• Must hold Kentucky Water Treatment license Class IV (preferred) or III-A

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment: pumps, engines, conveyors, filters, and related systems
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed; take corrective actions as needed
• Monitor chemical inventories and adjust dosages for process control
• Lead and supervise other staff; communicate findings to supervisor
• Perform routine maintenance and support safety training and inspections
• Respond promptly to inquiries or potential risk situations

Skills

Safety practices

Team leadership

Field testing

Process control

Chemical handling

Equipment operation

Education

GED

Water Treatment license Class IV

License Class III-A

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

CMMS

Job description

Kentucky American Water is seeking a lead, licensed Water Treatment Operator! This role will oversee and support day-to-day operations at our surface water plant in Middlesboro, KY. You will get to monitor the water treatment process, make control adjustments, perform light maintenance, handle chemical inventory, and ensure safe, healthy and reliable water keeps flowing to the community.

The Sr. Water Treatment Operator operates and maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in facility to permit and operational requirements. This individual is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and lead the work of others.

This position requires a Class III-A or IV KY Treatment license.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety – demonstrate and enforce practices that are consistent with a goal of zero accidents and injuries; adhere to all safety policies and procedures; assist in operations of office with required focus on all aspects of safety. (15%)
• Training – employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training; team leader/supervisory training; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II. (10%)
• Perform field tests to pace chemical dosages for process controls or alter unit processes; Collects samples according to schedule; prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers; monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. (15%)
• Efficiently operate all equipment in facility – pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, conveyors, blowers, belt presses, processing filters, etc. (15%)
• Ensure all operating personnel implement standard operating procedures for all associated plant process; takes corrective action when test results are outside acceptable ranges, including changing process control, biological system, and feed rates of chemicals. (20%)
• Responds to requests, inquiries, or complaints; promptly inform Area or Facility Manager of potential risk situations.
• Tasks performed by subordinates are periodically checked for quality and accuracy. (25%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of modern water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water and wastewater systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems and of the treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment of modern water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment, including environmental law and contract law as applicable.
• Must have broad knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Must understand the working principle behind a computerized maintenance management program.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Kentucky Water Treatment license Class IV preferred; will consider Class III-A

Travel Requirements

• Local travel within service territory
• May be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Standing 25%; walking 75% for as many as 5 miles per shift
• Required to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Able to lift or move up to 50-60 pounds.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, slippery surfaces, water/wastewater hazards and electrical equipment.