Water Treatment Technician I – SCADA & Lab Ops

City of Santa Fe Springs; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC Gov in Georgia seeks a skilled Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate plant processes, monitor SCADA, control pumps and valves, and ensure compliance with federal/state drinking water regulations.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, chemical feeding, maintenance, data recording, and training newer operators; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with potential to obtain a Class III water treatment license within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a state-certified Class III license for water treatment as required within 12 months of date of hire.
• One year of experience in water treatment systems maintenance or operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls treatment plant processes and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
• Uses SCADA to monitor the plant process and equipment.
• Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
• Operates high service pumps to control pressures and tank levels in distribution system.
• Performs a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation and laboratory tests; records test results for reporting to state agency as appropriate.

Skills

SCADA

Math

Chemistry

Laboratory testing

Water plant operations

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA system

Laboratory equipment

Job description

ACC Gov in Georgia seeks a skilled Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate plant processes, monitor SCADA, control pumps and valves, and ensure compliance with federal/state drinking water regulations.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, chemical feeding, maintenance, data recording, and training newer operators; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with potential to obtain a Class III water treatment license within 12 months.