American Water: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Military Services Group

Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful.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 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 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 follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn .We were awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities and distribution and collection systems at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance.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 RoleIndependently operates, maintains, repairs and inspects wastewater treatment plant and collection system (lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.). Includes the collection of wastewater samples per state regulations, performing process control laboratory testing, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the water collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.Key AccountabilitiesOperates wastewater system (conventional treatment plant, spray irrigation system, lift stations, holding tanks, grease traps, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.Performs maintenance of the wastewater systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations softwareEffective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.Assist in repairs of treatment plant equipment, and water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staffPerforms other related functions assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.Knowledge/SkillsAble to read gauges and meters.Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.Collect wastewater samples for analysis by state labKnowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.Possesses a thorough knowledge of activated sludge treatment for domestic waste. Specifically, but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.Knowledge of health and safety regulations.Experience/EducationMust possess a high school diploma or GEDState Class B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.Additional trade specific courses preferred.Three years in operation of activated sludge plantsThree years’ experience in working in sewage collection systemsTravel RequirementsLess than 5 %Certifications & LicensesClass B Wastewater License highly preferred but a combination of experience and lower license could be considered.Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license, CDL preferredWork EnvironmentEmployee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassistedThere will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignmentsOtherLook for opportunities to improve efficiency and find ways to save budget expensesNo reportable accidents occur with-in work area of responsibilityNo environmental regulation violationsNo legitimate complaints from co-workersLead by example with displaying “can do” attitude at all timesNo preventable breakdown of equipmentRegular and timely attendance at workCompetenciesChampions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learningJoin 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.