Water/Wastewater Operator II

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm where your expertise in operations and maintenance of water systems will make a significant impact. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while overseeing treatment plants. Your experience will be valued as you work with a diverse team dedicated to solving engineering challenges. With a commitment to employee ownership and growth, this company offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and educational reimbursement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in operations and maintenance for water systems.
• Certified Operator for small to medium systems under 1 MGD.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust water and wastewater systems for compliance.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components for proper control.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Regulatory Reporting

Communication Skills

Instrumentation Monitoring

Technical Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Field Kits

Computers for Regulatory Reporting

Job description

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing operations and maintenance services for potable water and wastewater systems serving residential, municipal, commercial, institutional, transportation, and industrial clients. Responsibilities may include system monitoring and adjustments, flow readings, collecting samples, field testing, and inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment/pumps and controls. Systems may range in size and complexity from small-scale residential system, pump stations, and medium municipal systems with various treatment technologies. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies to fulfill permit requirements. Coordinates with team members regarding scheduling of operations and maintenance tasks.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Oversee multiple treatment plants to ensure proper treatment and compliance with the permit requirements.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components for proper control.
• Utilize instrumentation and field kits to monitor typical operational parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.)
• Collect compliance samples and deliver to the laboratory as required.
• Complete/submit regulatory reports and compliance sampling results as required.
• Complete repairs and/or install new equipment.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Certified Operator serving small to medium systems (Under 1 MGD)
• OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations certified
• OSHA Confined space entry trained for emergency response
• Mechanically Inclined - experience with completing routine maintenance tasks and performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
• Basic - the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others; reading comprehension; giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made; using learned methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
• Technical - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; using instrumentation and field kits; monitoring meters, controls or other indicators to make sure the treatment systems are working properly; controlling operations of equipment or systems; performing repairs and installing new equipment; reviewing and understanding sampling results; and completing regulatory reports.
• Computer - using computers and their applications to enter, manipulate, edit and manage information and online regulatory reporting systems.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.