Junior Operator/plant Operator

2 weeks ago

Herndon, United States FairFax Water Full time

**Description**:

- Under close supervision of the Supervisor, Plant Production or Lead Operator, performs routine operational and general maintenance tasks involved in the operation of water treatment plant equipment and facilities on a rotating shift basis.

**Examples of Duties**:
Performs routine operational and general maintenance tasks involved in the operation of water treatment plant equipment and facilities by:

- Making regular and continuous tours of the treatment plant facilities and monitoring the performance of operating equipment and the effectiveness of the treatment process. Reporting any unusual conditions to Lead Operator.
- Performing maintenance on chemical feeders, valves, pumps and other associated equipment.
- Collecting water samples and conducting laboratory tests to include: pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, color and other related tests at prescribed stages and time intervals in the treatment cycle.
- Assisting in the reading and recording of information observed and obtained from computers, lab tests, meters, gauges and other instruments during shift operations.
- Entering recorded data into computer systems to monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Under the direction of a Lead Operator, assisting with the adjustment of chemical feeders, start/stop motors, pumps and other treatment equipment to control the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of water purification.
- Backwashing filters as needed.
- Writing maintenance notifications as required. Submitting appropriate operational reports to the Lead Operator including unusual activities or incidents requiring attention or corrective action.
- Assisting with inventory maintenance of chemicals and other related material.
- Unloading and storing incoming shipments of chemicals and other materials.
- Filling chemical hoppers and tanks; cleaning filter modules and checking chemical feeders.
- Conducting building maintenance tasks to include: cleaning floors, tools and work areas.
- Cleaning and maintaining Fairfax Water vehicles.
- Assuring compliance with established operating practices and techniques, safety rules, hazardous materials handling, and accident prevention measures.
- Clearing leaves, ice, grass and other materials from raw water intake systems as necessary.
- Operating and assisting with the Solids Dewatering process depending on plant assignment.
- Responding to chemical emergencies, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

**Typical Qualifications**:

- Graduation from high school or GED.
- Knowledge of computer basics, and the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Must be able to learn the technical processes relating to water purification including the accurate reading, interpreting and recording of instrumentation and laboratory data.
- Must be able to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment and to detect flaws and defects in operation.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility as part of an operating team and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Must be able to work overtime on a rotating shift.
- Must obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Class III Waterworks Operator's license within two years and a Commonwealth of Virginia Class II Waterworks Operator's license within 4 years of the date of employment, promotion or transfer as a condition of continued employment.

  • IT Operations Analyst

    1 week ago

    Herndon, United States OnDek Solutions Full time

    Job Description We're seeking a Secret cleared IT Operations Analyst to bolster our team supporting the Department of Defense. This role primarily operates from our Herndon, VA location with occasional remote work opportunities. As part of the Service Continuity (Service Delivery) Team, you'll play a pivotal role in managing operational services for a vital...

  • Program Manager

    1 week ago

    Herndon, United States Fuel Consulting, LLC Full time

    Fuel Program Manager, Junior- to Mid-Level, Herndon, VA Job Description: Sponsor is seeking a versatile, dedicated and highly motivated senior program manager with expertise in all major phases of project management, enterprise architecture, and extensive experience with execution of large portfolios to support high profile projects. The Program Manager...

  • Cad Operator

    4 days ago

    Herndon, United States Unlimited Technology Full time

    Come join our team! At Unlimited Technology, we are committed to our company's core values of Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability. With offices throughout the United States, we are a premier cyber and physical security specialty contractor, and we are growing at a rapid pace. We have a wide range of talented and experienced individuals that...

  • Technical Operations Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Herndon, Virginia, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the...

  • Sales Operations Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Herndon, United States GuidePoint Security Full time

    GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies,...

  • Virtualization Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Herndon, United States Smart Synergies Full time

    Job responsibilities and duties a. (U) Perform infrastructure maintenance to include installation, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, operating hypervisor servers, associated hardware and software. b. (U) Provide guest VM support to include, provisioning and de-provisioning guest VMs, allocating and managing associated resources (CPU, memory, storage),...

  • Virtualization Engineer

    1 day ago

    Herndon, United States Smart Synergies Full time

    Job responsibilities and duties a. (U) Perform infrastructure maintenance to include installation, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, operating hypervisor servers, associated hardware and software. b. (U) Provide guest VM support to include, provisioning and de-provisioning guest VMs, allocating and managing associated resources (CPU, memory, storage),...

  • Director of Business Operations, AI Consulting

    6 days ago

    Herndon, United States ManTech International Corporation Full time

    In partnership with AI practice leadership, implement ManTechs AI Consulting strategic vision. Provides daily operational direction and coordination of program planning, integration, control, and resource management. Performs department financial tr Business Operations, Director, AI, Operations, Business, Program Leader, Technology

  • Navsealogcen Itss- Operations Research Analyst

    15 hours ago

    Herndon, United States IT Partners,Inc Full time

    Operations Research Analyst, Senior Mechanicsburg, PA, Kittery, ME, or Remote, Full Time Description The Operations Research Analyst is responsible for analyzing business requirements as part of the system development lifecycle and changes being contemplated to a portfolio of systems. The Operations Research Analyst will provide research frameworks, conduct...

  • Senior Director Financial Operations

    1 week ago

    Herndon, United States ST Engineering iDirect Full time

    Overview: Responsible for iDirect Group cashflow management. Lead the Financial Operations teams, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable and Payroll, empowering them to oversee the end-to-end financial process related to these roles. With a strategic mindset, define and lead upgrading of systems and tools for these teams, seeking operational...

  • HR Operations Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Herndon, United States GuidePoint Security Full time

    GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies,...

  • NS2 VP of Cloud Infrastructure and Operations

    4 weeks ago

    Herndon, Virginia, United States SAP Full time

    Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for...

  • Part-Time Temporary SMS Network Operations Specialist

    6 days ago

    Herndon, United States Authentic8 Full time

    Authentic8 is seeking a skilled Network Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day maintenance and operation of its SMS Inbox services and provide after-hour response to incidents and anomalies related to those services. This role will focus on the management, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of SMS messaging equipment and all associated...

  • Part-Time Temporary SMS Network Operations Specialist

    3 days ago

    Herndon, United States Authentic8 Full time

    Authentic8 is seeking a skilled Network Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day maintenance and operation of its SMS Inbox services and provide after-hour response to incidents and anomalies related to those services. This role will focus on the management, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of SMS messaging equipment and all associated...

  • Dynamic 365 Finance and Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Herndon, Virginia, United States Idea Entity Full time

    Our team is currently looking for a Microsoft Dynamic 365 Finance and Operation candidate who possesses exceptional skills to join us on a short-term contract basis. This role is critical in supporting our large-scale, matrixed Dynamics 365 deployments and development projects. This role will be operating on a hybrid schedule out of our Herndon, VA office...

  • Technical Services Manager

    7 days ago

    Herndon, United States Vulcan Materials Company Full time

    Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and comply with all Vulcan policies and procedures. Create Mix Designs and Ensure Design Specifications for Projects. Concrete, Manager, Technical, Technical Support, Operations, Service, Manufacturing, Technology

  • .NET Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Herndon, United States The Brite Group INC. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs an Operations & Maintenance Support Specialist you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning, troubleshooting, and enhancement of data tools. This position requires expertise in Visual Studio, Net configuration management, software deployment automation, API development, configuration management, and...

  • Senior Director Financial Operations

    1 week ago

    Herndon, Virginia, United States ST Engineering iDirect Full time

    Overview: Responsible for iDirect Group cashflow management. Lead the Financial Operations teams, Accounts Receivable/Billing, Accounts Payable and Payroll, empowering them to oversee the end-to-end financial process related to these roles. With a strategic mindset, define and lead upgrading of systems and tools for these teams, seeking operational...

  • Lot Attendant

    3 days ago

    Herndon, United States Reston Farm Garden Market Full time

    Ready to branch out and explore a new career? Our garden center is seeking enthusiastic lot attendants, porters, and parking attendants to join our team! As a member of our seasonal labor staff, you'll immerse yourself in the world of plants and assist customers in crafting beautiful outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include loading and unloading...

  • Operations Technician II

    3 weeks ago

    Herndon, Virginia, United States Lumen Full time

    About LumenLumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines...