Water Treatment Plant Specialist

3 days ago


Moscow, Pennsylvania, United States American Waterworks Full time
About the Role

At American Waterworks, we are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant Specialist to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties.
  • Establish, maintain, and control flow through the water purification process and into and within the distribution system.
  • Maintain process control through the water purification and washwater processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration, and adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process operation.
  • Monitor the water purification plant and water distribution system and make operational control adjustments as necessary.
  • Maintain all necessary records.
  • Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and PAWC's standards.
  • Loading, unloading, handling, placing into storage, and batching water treatment plant chemicals.
  • Operate and maintain raw water facilities including reservoir supply, transmission, and pumping facilities.
  • Perform general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties.
  • Provide assistance to other company employees, as directed by supervision.
  • Perform necessary emergency operating procedures and take proper corrective action for continuous, effective operation of the water purification plant.
  • Any other duties which are assigned.

Requirements
  • High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
  • Successful Completion of the following correspondence course; "Volume 1 - Water Treatment Plant Operation", offered by University of California at Sacramento.
  • Previous employment in water treatment, hydrology, or related environmental science, civil, or environmental engineering, or analytical experience, is preferred.
  • Technical college coursework and/or degree in chemistry, environmental sciences, civil, or environmental engineering is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain Waterworks Operators Certificate (Plant Specific) within one to three years, depending on class.
  • Must adhere to company policies regarding mandatory shift coverage when required.
  • Must possess a valid PA driver's license.
  • Knowledge of water purification processes, basic scientific concepts, water quality standards, and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems.
  • Ability to communicate in an effective manner, both oral and written, with the general public and company personnel.
  • Mathematical skills sufficient to be able to calculate dosages, surface areas, volumes, weights, measures, and algebraic formulas.
  • Mechanical ability sufficient to operate pumps, valves, motors, and other mechanical equipment related to plant operation and maintenance.
  • Must cope with environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes, odors, and dust as a result of working with and handling potentially hazardous water treatment and laboratory chemicals.
  • Must be able to comply with continuing education requirements as needed for Operator certification renewal.
  • Waterworks Operator's Certification in appropriate class is desirable.
  • Experience with technically advanced computer control systems (SCADA) and advanced coagulant control using zeta meter is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education assistance.

About American Waterworks

American Waterworks is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, we provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our team of 6,500 talented professionals leverages their significant expertise and our national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on 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.

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about providing safe and clean drinking water to our communities? Do you have a strong interest in water treatment and operations? If so, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team of water treatment specialists.

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