What are the responsibilities and job description for the PWS Operator position at Wood?
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently sourcing for a PWS Operator to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky.
U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.
- Employee will operate station control boards, consoles and local stations efficiently and safely,assuming systems responsibility, and direct the startup and shutdown of wastewater treatmentequipment as changes in wastewater flows dictate.
- Employee will direct, train, and assist employees of lower classifications.
- Employee will perform the switching functions per the Lockout Tagout program. This mayinclude coordinating or working with Plant operators as needed.
- Log readings on daily log sheets.
- Monitor wastewater flows and communicate with plant control room to understand any currentoperational issues.
- Perform PWS walk down and inspect equipment/processes routinely. Assist laboratory with sample collection and analysis.
- Assist with the delivery/unloading of chemicals.
- Perform pump draw down tests and adjust chemical pumps as necessary.
- Assist maintenance personnel if needed.
- On minor/major outages you may be assigned where help is needed.
- Clean trenches and monitor for excessive buildup as necessary.
- General housekeeping after filter press runs (wash downs).
- Work with any CCR hauling contractors as needed (coordinate sludge hauling).
- Monthly PM’s on greasing (motors, knife gate valves, etc.).
- Logging of process variables.
- Housekeeping and cleaning of process water building and control room/laboratory areas.
- Light preventive maintenance to include lubrication and cleaning.
- May be required to become proficient and operate Front end loader, Skid Steer, Dump Truckand Vacuum Truck.
Skills / Qualifications
- Must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
- Three to five years’ experience in heavy industrial / power plant environment preferred.
- General working knowledge of industrial control systems operations preferred.
- Familiar with basic maintenance requirements for equipment operated with ability to performsome routine maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work rotating shift schedule.
- Understanding of OSHA safety rules in heavy industrial / power plant environment.
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
