Water Treatment Operator

American Water Enterprises(AWE), the non-regulated products and services division of American Water, has a Water Treatment Operator position available located in Surprise, AZ.

AWE’s non-regulated business units offer operations and maintenance contract services across the United States and Canada, including design, construction and operation of community onsite water and wastewater systems, service-line protection programs, water and wastewater management for military bases, and other innovative solutions that address a variety of challenges facing the industry.

The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the operation of a drinking water treatment plant, including running equipment and managing a SCADA system in order to meet plant production goals. Under very limited supervision, serve in a lead capacity in a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operate a variety of equipment in the operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of water and lift station facilities.


Key Accountabilities:

Independently monitor and oversee the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations.
Maintain, operate, repair, and replace equipment as necessary
Perform and chart lab test results, trend analysis and maintain accurate records of analysis and test results.
Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water as required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements; gather and test water samples to operate the plant at maximum efficiency and file reports as required.
Take a lead role in making plant operate within required standards by suggesting and recommending SOP’s including practicing good housekeeping as per applicable regulatory and departmental standards.
Respond to call-out as required in a timely fashion.

Monitor and calibrate all lab and process control equipment related to water treatment.
Maintain a variety of records related to operations, inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc. Perform a lead role, and take responsibility when assigned, for working with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
Primary duty is the operation of the plant, however, will help with maintenance as time allows
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
Makes sure the Plant remains compliant while on duty


Skills:

Intermediate computer skills, including working in Excel, Word, and SCADA systems
Skill in planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating work within assigned work area
Skill in the use of motorized vehicles and equipment such as fork lifts, heavy trucks, tamper, portable generators, portable pumps, ditch witch, etc. as required
Skill in the use of power tools such as saws, compressors, sanders, etc. as required
Skill in the use of common hand tools
Skill in the use of communications equipment such as mobile radio, etc.
Ability to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers


Knowledge:

Education: H.S. diploma or G.E.D.

Advanced knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of the water facility

Knowledge of AWE corporate policies within one month of hire
Knowledge of AWE safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures within 2 months of hire

Experience: 5-7 years experience in water operations maintenance or construction. Relevant advanced training may substitute for years of experience. Previous supervisory experience, or experience regularly directing the work of other operators, required

Must posess an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Distribution and Grade 3 Water Treatment certifications required

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=503846-3-583