Water Treatment Plant Operator

Eugene Water & Electric Board; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Plant Operator to ensure the efficient operation of its facility. This role involves rotating shifts and offers comprehensive training, leading to certification in water treatment. Candidates will engage in vital tasks including chemical analysis, maintenance of treatment equipment, and monitoring using advanced SCADA systems. Join a team that values public service and employee development, while contributing to the community's vital water supply. With competitive wages and a supportive work environment, this position is a unique opportunity for those passionate about water treatment and public service.

Benefits

Health Care

Vacation and Sick Leave

Pension

Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Annual HRA VEBA Contribution

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical and physical processes of disinfection and filtration.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques for water quality testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the water treatment facility under supervision.
• Perform water quality analysis and monitor distribution systems.

Skills

Water Treatment Operations

Chemical Analysis

Maintenance Skills

SCADA Systems

Laboratory Testing

Education

Post High School College-Level Coursework

Associate's Degree in Water or Environmental Sciences

Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

This posting will close on Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM PST.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform a variety of functions pertaining to the efficient operation of the Hayden Bridge Water Treatment facility under general supervision.

This is a rotating shift work position with shifts alternating every four weeks. Every operator will continually rotate through all the different shifts, which include day, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are 8 hours except for weekends, which are 12 hours.

Water Treatment Plant Operator duties include treatment operations, maintenance, and State of Oregon and EPA approved water quality analysis. Maintenance tasks pertain to structures, pumps, chemical feed, and treatment equipment. The operator will utilize water SCADA systems to monitor and operate the plant and distribution system pumps and valves. Duties also require operational decisions about treatment, distribution system events, facility security, and laboratory WQ/Microbiological testing.

Why this Job:

Hayden Bridge employees are devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. The successful candidate will be following a comprehensive training program and manual that will teach all aspects of operating the Hayden Bridge facility. The training will lead to a treatment certification if you have other water treatment or distribution credit.

The successful candidate will gain or continue developing knowledge of:

• Chemical and physical processes of disinfection, coagulation, and filtration.
• Chemical and bacteriological tests and approved laboratory techniques and practices.

The starting wage for this position will be based on where the candidate fits into the job progression steps that are outlined below. The wage scale for the Water Treatment Plant Operator is $33.3014 per hour - $47.4379 per hour.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659, which includes an overtime rate of 2x the regular wage for all overtime worked and an annual HRA VEBA contribution of $3000/year paid by EWEB.

Requirements as a Qualification & Progression:

Minimum Experience: None

Education: Post high school college-level course work with science-based credits in one or more of the following areas: water treatment, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, microbiology or environmental sciences.

Desired Education:Associates degree in Water or Environmental sciences, OHA Treatment certifications.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education or on-the-job training may also be qualifying.

Valid driver license: Yes

Professional license or registration: None required to start. Obtaining Water Treatment Operator Certification Level 4 and a Filtration Endorsement is required for the Journey Level Water Treatment Operator. Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card.

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement: See steps to journey below.

Water Treatment Plant Operator - Steps to Journey

The successful candidate will start at the appropriate step depending on their qualifications. To advance to a higher step, they must demonstrate the skills or qualifications required of that higher step.

STEP #1 Trainee hired - entry level. (Wage = $33.3014 per hour)

STEP #2 Satisfactorily complete the six-month probationary period. (Wage = $34.8668 per hour)

STEP #3 – STEP #9, Journey: One of the below items need to be completed in order to receive a step increase. These items can be completed in any order. Advancement to Journey needs to be completed within six years of hire date. (Wage = $36.4323 per hour for Step 3, progressing to $47.4379 per hour for Journey).

• Filtration Endorsement Certificate
• Maintenance Procedures Check-Off
• HazMat First Responder Certification
• Laboratory Certification
• WT I Certification
• WT II Certification
• WT III Certification
• WT IV Certification

Please note:This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.

WORKING AT EWEB

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.
• RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.
• RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.
• COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

Other Requirements

Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Two year post-secondary

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