Class IV-A Water Plant Operator

2 months ago

Owenton, Kentucky, United States American Water Works Company Inc Full time

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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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American Water (

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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.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S.

Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense(R) Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in facility to permit and operational requirements. Fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and lead the work of others.

Either this position or Operator Trainee (requisition # will be filled.

Key Accountabilities

  • Safety – demonstrate and enforce practices that are consistent with a goal of zero accidents and injuries; adhere to all safety policies and procedures; assist in operations of office with required focus on all aspects of safety.
  • Training – employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training; team leader/supervisory training; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II.
  • Perform field tests to pace chemical dosages for process controls or alter unit processes; Collects samples according to schedule; prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers; monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
  • Efficiently operate all equipment in facility – pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, conveyors, blowers, belt presses, processing filters, etc.
  • Ensure all operating personnel implement standard operating procedures for all associated plant process; takes corrective action when test results are outside acceptable ranges, including changing process control, biological system, and feed rates of chemicals.
  • Responds to requests, inquiries, or complaints; promptly inform Area or Facility Manager of potential risk situations.
Tasks performed by subordinates are periodically checked for quality and accuracy.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of modern water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water and/or wastewater systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems and of the treatment plants.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment of modern water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment, including environmental law and contract law as applicable.
  • Must have broad knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Must understand the working principle behind a computerized maintenance management program.
Experience/Education

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • At least five (5) years water and/or wastewater systems and treatment.
Certifications & Licenses

  • Kentucky Class IV-A Water Treatment Operators License required.
  • Valid drivers license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check.
Work Environment

  • May be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
  • Standing 25%; walking 75% for as many as 5 miles per shift; Required to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs.
  • Able to lift or move up to 50 60 pounds.
  • May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, slippery surfaces, water/wastewater hazards and electrical equipment.
Competencies

Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates

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