Water Treatment Specialist

ASRC Federal; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dormitory housing

Meals provided

Transportation to EAS

Job summary

ASRC Federal Communications seeks a Water Treatment Specialist for the ISS2 contract at Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, AK. This rotational role includes 3 months on-site followed by 1 month off, with dormitory housing and meals provided on-site.

Transportation from Anchorage is arranged, and duty involves operation and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment systems. Responsibilities include adjusting chemical feeds, performing tests, recording data, and ensuring compliance with EPA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; State of Alaska Level II certificate or reciprocity preferred.
• Must pass background check, drug screening, and a fit-for-duty exam for remote residency.
• Alaska certifications for water/wastewater operations required or ability to reciprocate from another state.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps, motors, valves, and gauges to manage water treatment plant flow.
• Test and record water quality parameters (pH, chlorine, turbidity).
• Adjust chemical feed rates as water quality changes and maintain logs.
• Backwash filters and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Collect wastewater samples and conduct lab tests at off-site labs as needed.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, NPDES, and state regulations.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Laboratory testing

Chemical feed rate control

Data recording

Safety PPE usage

Equipment operation/maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Alaska Level II Water Treatment Operations Certificate

Alaska Level I Waste Water Treatment Certification

Driver’s license

Background check clearance

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

pH meter

Colorimeter

Turbidimeter

Dissolved oxygen meter

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Water Treatment Specialistfor our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. This position is located at Eareckson Air Station in Shemya, AK.

This is a rotational position where the selected employee will work a schedule with 3 months on-site at Eareckson Air Station and 1 month off, unpaid. While working on-site, housing is provided as a dormitory facility. All meals are served through the cafeteria.

Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government-sponsored aircraft.

Summary

TheWater Treatment Specialistcontrols and maintains treatment plant equipment to clarify and disinfect water for human consumption. Performs laboratory tests for operational strategy and adjusts chemical feed rate settings to ensure compliance with EPA Primary/Secondary Drinking Water Standards. The incumbent is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plant equipment to meet NPDES regulations (specifically Eareckson Air Station Monthly Discharge Monitoring parameters).

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water source into the treatment plant and monitors all operational gauges to ensure proper plant operation.
• Tests water samples to determine pH, iron, manganese, free chlorine, and turbidity, using pH meter, colorimeter, and turbidimeter.
• Records data, such as water flow meters, chlorine feed rate settings, turbidity, and other lab tests.
• Injects specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine and potassium permanganate into water and makes necessary feed rate adjustments as water quality changes.
• Starts agitators to mix potassium permanganate and replenishes solution barrels when necessary.
• Pumps clarified and disinfected water into water storage tanks and distribution mains.
• Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and water storage tank levels.
• Backwashes filters when head loss is 6 – 10 psi differential or at a minimum every 96-hours.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Operates portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water during emergency contingencies.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings at the wastewater treatment lagoon, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Maintains wastewater treatment log of operations and records flow meter readings.
• Collects sewage sample, using dipper or bottle, and conducts laboratory tests, using testing equipment such as pH meter and dissolved oxygen meter.
• Sets up and collects influent and effluent samples from the automatic composite samplers for BOD and TSS analysis at off-site labs.
• Wears proper PPE for particular tasks being conducted at the time.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Accountable For

• Knowledge of federal, state, and Air Force Regulations regarding water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools commonly used in the construction trade.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to inventory and requisition supplies for water/wastewater operations.

Work Conditions

Work is typically sedentary in nature and performed in an office setting. Incumbent may occasionally be required to work outdoors with extreme weather temperatures and weather conditions. The incumbent should be able to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, talk, hear, and write. The incumbent should be able to use limbs and body members with a good range of motion. Occasional lifting, handling, or moving of objects without assistance, weighing up to 35 pounds may be required.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)

Mandatory

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Alaska Level II Water Treatment Operations Certificate or ability to reciprocate from another state, showing proof of reciprocity prior to hire.
• State of Alaska Level I Waste Water Treatment Certificationor ability to reciprocate from another state, showing proof of reciprocity prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass National Agency Check with Inquiries
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit-for-duty physical exam; candidates must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certification.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.