Water Treatment Specialist

ASRC Federal; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dormitory housing

Meals furnished

Wake Island transportation provided by

Job summary

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist to support our ISS2 contract with the Air Force on Wake Island. This rotational role requires three months on site followed by one month off unpaid, with housing provided in a dormitory and meals furnished.

You will operate water treatment equipment, manage RO filters, monitor chemicals, run tests, and ensure compliance with regulations while coordinating with maintenance and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level II (or equivalent) Water Treatment Certification.
• Must obtain USAF Level 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification within six weeks of hire.
• Must obtain Level I or II Reverse Osmosis Specialist Certification within 12 months.
• Must obtain Level III or IV RO Specialist Certification within 18 months, with Level II prerequisite.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass NACI background check and pre-employment drug test.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Operates water treatment equipment to filter and disinfect water.
• Maintains reverse osmosis filters and controls pumps and valves.
• Tests water samples for chlorine, pH, color, and impurities.
• Records residuals, turbidity, and water pressure data.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and contract regulations.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

English communication

Education

Water Treatment Certification Level II

Job description

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking aWater Treatment Specialist for our ISS2 contact supporting our Air Force customer. This position is located on Wake Island.

It is a rotational position in which the selected employee will work a schedule of 3 months on the island and 1 month off unpaid, Wake Island is 2,100 miles away from HNL. While working on-site housing is provided in the form of a dormitory facility. All meals are furnished through the cafeteria. You are responsible for the flight from your home base to HNL. Transportation to wake island is provided by government sponsored aircraft. This is a negotiated union position.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Operates water treatment equipment to filter and disinfect water for human consumption and for industrial use.
• Operates and maintains reverse osmosis filters.
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.
• Injects specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine and potassium permanganate, into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect and clarify water.
• Cleans tanks and filter beds using backwashing (reverse flow of water).
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Tests water samples to determine chlorine residual, acidity, color, and impurities using colorimeter, turbidimeter, and conductivity meter.
• Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater septic system and drying beds to control flow and processing of sewage.
• Inventories and requisitions the supplies necessary for the effective operation of the water and wastewater area.
• Understands federal, state, and contract-specific regulations regarding water and wastewater treatment.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of water and wastewater operatives.
• Ensures compliance with corporate safety, policies and other applicable corporate, federal, and state specific regulations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a Level II (or equivalent) Water Treatment Certification from any U.S. State or Territory
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a USAF Level 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification within six (6) weeks of hire
  • Certification must be renewed every three (3) years.
  • Certification renewal requirements include completion of 48 hours of training with no more than 12 training hours focused on operator safety.
• Obtain a Level I or II Reverse Osmosis Specialist Certification within twelve (12) months of start date at WIA.
• Obtain a Level III or IV Reverse Osmosis Specialist Certification within eighteen (18) months of start date at WIA. (Note that Level II Certification must be earned prior to being eligible to earn Level III Certification).
• Certification examples include i) David H. Paul (DHP), Inc. RO Specialist Certification, and ii) International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) International Reverse Osmosis Certification (IROC)
• Current valid state-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquires (NACI) background check
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Ability to speak, read and write English