What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at American Water?
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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com . Follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .
Pennsylvania American Water is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Plant Operator to join our team in Wampum, PA . As the Operator at our Ellwood surface water treatment plant, you will be responsible for communicating effectively with other operators, lab testing, checking equipment and taking care of chemical shipments.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
Actively involved in or makes process control decisions associated with the operation and maintenance of water purification systems and related wastewater processes.
Key Accountabilities
General housekeeping
Perform call-out for overtime work
Remote monitoring of other water and wastewater systems
Perform work in caisson (confined space)
Operates, maintains, controls and performs routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties.
Establishes, maintains and controls flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
Maintains process control through the water treatment and wastewater processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration and adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process operation.
Monitors the water treatment plant and water distribution system and makes adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Maintains all necessary records.
Performs water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and PAWC’s standards.
Loads, unloads, handles, batches, and places water treatment plant chemicals into storage.
Operates and maintains raw water facilities including reservoir supply, transmission and pumping facilities.
Performs general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties.
Knowledge/Skills
Attention to detail
Self Motivated; able to take initiative
Communication skills
Decisiveness
Computer and math skills
Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems.
Knowledge of water treatment processes, basic scientific concepts, water quality standards, and regulation and company procedures.
Experience/Education
Water treatment plant experience preferred
GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
College course work and/or degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering curriculum are desired.
Continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal.
DEP Water Class A license preferred
Work Environment
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.
Minimum exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration
Shift/Hours
Full-time
Rotating swing shift (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
Other
Valid driver's license
Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning
Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants 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.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com . Follow American Water on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .
Pennsylvania American Water is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Plant Operator to join our team in Wampum, PA . As the Operator at our Ellwood surface water treatment plant, you will be responsible for communicating effectively with other operators, lab testing, checking equipment and taking care of chemical shipments.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for American Water to evaluate decisions about new regulations, reintegration, and safe operating practices, all employees are required to report their vaccination status.
Primary Role
Actively involved in or makes process control decisions associated with the operation and maintenance of water purification systems and related wastewater processes.
Key Accountabilities
General housekeeping
Perform call-out for overtime work
Remote monitoring of other water and wastewater systems
Perform work in caisson (confined space)
Operates, maintains, controls and performs routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties.
Establishes, maintains and controls flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
Maintains process control through the water treatment and wastewater processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration and adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process operation.
Monitors the water treatment plant and water distribution system and makes adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Maintains all necessary records.
Performs water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state and PAWC’s standards.
Loads, unloads, handles, batches, and places water treatment plant chemicals into storage.
Operates and maintains raw water facilities including reservoir supply, transmission and pumping facilities.
Performs general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties.
Knowledge/Skills
Attention to detail
Self Motivated; able to take initiative
Communication skills
Decisiveness
Computer and math skills
Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems.
Knowledge of water treatment processes, basic scientific concepts, water quality standards, and regulation and company procedures.
Experience/Education
Water treatment plant experience preferred
GED/High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
College course work and/or degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or engineering curriculum are desired.
Continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal.
DEP Water Class A license preferred
Work Environment
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.
Minimum exposure to inclement weather mostly of short duration
Shift/Hours
Full-time
Rotating swing shift (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
Other
Valid driver's license
Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning
Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants 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.
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