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Assistant Plant Water Operator

3 months ago

Hopewell, United States American Water Works Company Inc Full time

Requisition ID:
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business.

As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.

Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.

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With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing(R) by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years.

The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


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Primary Role

Performs a variety of tasks for the proper and efficient operation of the water treatment process.

This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring a sufficient water supply, which complies with state and federal water quality regulations to ensure public safety.

This position works a rotating 12 hour shift.

Key Accountabilities

  • Performs all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public.
  • Complies with all company prescribed safety policies and procedures.
  • Performs all duties as assigned by supervision.
  • Some duties may be directed by the Plant Operator, who is the licensed operator in charge of the plant.
  • Operates, inspects, and controls electric motors, diesel engines, pumps, and valves to regulate the water treatment process.
  • Monitors and controls feed rates of chemicals including, but not limited to, chlorine, ammonia, alum, fluoride, potassium permanganate, polymer, powdered activated carbon and corrosion inhibitors into water treatment process.
  • Understands the impact of the chemicals on the finished product.
  • Uses judgment to react to changing raw water conditions as they relate to proper treatment of water.
  • Fills treatment chemical day tanks via the use of automated transfer equipment and/or manually conveys materials from drums, bags, or barrels to feed equipment.
  • Documents chemical feed activities and system performance with written reports and automatic charts.
  • Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water pressure, power consumption, water output, and chemical consumption.
  • Monitors SCADA system, checks charts, and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and water storage and distribution of water.
  • Cleans and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Collects and tests water samples to determine basic water quality parameters including, but not limited to, chlorine residual, pH, alkalinity, bacteriological analysis, fluoride, zinc, aluminum, particle counts, and turbidity.
  • Inspects equipment and control devices for damage to the water treatment plant and piping systems, and reports as necessary.
  • Calibrates laboratory equipment to ensure quality control and prepares bacteria monitoring media, as necessary.
Turns valves, pulls levers, flips switches, and operates SCADA system to run and control motor driven pumps and equipment. Reads flow meters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand.

  • Maintains plant buildings and grounds to appropriate appearance standards including, but not limited to, the clean up of chemicals accidentally spilled.
  • Accurately records daily weather information.
  • Answers customer service calls and directs them accordingly.
Operates waste valves and equipment to properly discharge waste. Drives company vehicles.

  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience/Education

  • High School diploma/GED required.
  • Valid drivers license required with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check.
  • VA DPOR class 1 water treatment license preferred or the ability to obtain within the department timeline.
Other

  • Works overtime as required.
Competencies

Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates

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based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.