Job ID:                      3539
Company Name:    American Water Company
Job Category:             Skilled Labor; Energy/Utilities
Location:                   Duvall, WA
Position Type:              Full-Time, Employee
Experience:             2-5 Years Experience

Company History

Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water has been serving customers and communities for more than 121 years, and is the parent company to our nineteen state subsidiaries.

The people of American Water have centuries of combined experience in the water and wastewater industry. The team includes world-renowned researchers who are on the leading edge of scientific study and environmental protection, people who have been with us not only decades, but also for generations, and those who are passionate about environmental stewardship and care. Our crew members and plant operators get up each day with one goal in mind - to make sure American Water provides the best possible water service to our customers. We’re a company with a track record of financial success, environmental compliance, successful partnerships, and commitment to our customers. We are customer and community focused, forward thinking and performance driven.

Our beginnings were humble, and the company’s origins can be traced to the local water utilities of the post-civil war era. A small group of entrepreneurs and innovators spurred the nation’s industrial development by bringing a critical commodity - pure, abundant water - to towns and cities across the land. In the years that followed, American Water grew and grew as smaller systems were purchased. Our service footprint now stretches across the country and into Canada.

Today, our hard-working teams proudly serve more than 15.6 million people in 32 U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada. We work hard each and every day to supply our customers with something they cannot live without - high-quality water and wastewater services. We are scientists, innovators and stewards of the environment.

We are American Water.

Job Details
Water Treatment Plant Operator - Level III or IV WA State Certification

Job ID #: 3539

Location: Duvall, WA

Functional Category:Operations

Business Unit Description: AWS O and M Management

Employment Type: Full Time - Regular

Education Required: GED/HS Diploma

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

Relocation Provided: No

Shift: 4

Hours of Work: 12 hr Rotating Shifts

Primary Role

Water Treatment Plant Operator with a Level III or IV WA State DOH Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.

An American Water company, American Water CDM contracts operation of the Tolt Treatment Facility for Seattle Public Utilities. With a design capacity of 120 million gallons per day the Tolt facility is the largest direct filtration, ozonation plant in the state of Washington.

The operator works an assigned 12-hour shift operating the facility, which includes pumps, valves, filters, chemical feed systems, and ozone generating equipment. The operator monitors on-line analyzers, does frequent water quality tests, analyzes data, and makes necessary chemical dosage and adjustments to maintain the highest water quality. The operator communicates with Seattle Public Utilities to determine production needs. The operator is responsible for operation of the facility, inspecting equipment and performing the necessary preventative and or corrective equipment maintenance under general directions of Chief Operator /Facility Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Oversight of the treatment process using SCADA, adjusting chemical feed rates as needed, maintain neat and accurate operation records, and backwashing filters to meet water quality parameters and production demands

Operating ozone generation equipment

Performing prescribed water analysis

Collecting prearranged samples for laboratory analysis

Monitoring chemical leak detection equipment

Handling of hazardous chemicals used in water treatment, accepting chemical deliveries, maintain accurate chemical inventory records

Monitoring the operation of the facility utility water, domestic water, fire water, HVAC, electrical, communication, and other peripheral systems

Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of power and hand tools, required to perform routine maintenance tasks

Perform maintenance duties as assigned

Inspects plant equipment and processes regularly

Monitoring the security of the facility and grounds

Communicates with other shift plant operators regarding plant conditions at beginning and end of shift

Perform general house keeping duties to maintain facility cleanliness

Willing to fill vacant shifts as needed

Participates in training programs

Skills

• Able 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.
• Good communication skills with all levels.
• 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.
• Ability to respond to emergencies
• Capable of lifting and/or carrying 50lbs. or more on a frequent basis. Walking up and down stairs and long distances. Carrying, climbing, and working from ladders. Working in confined areas. Ability to wear a respirator or SCBA as required.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/ single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Excavation equipment a plus
• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems.
• Collect water samples for analysis by state lab

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of well operation and maintenance.
• 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.
• A thorough understanding of operation and maintenance of a drinking water purification plant is required, with at least 3 yrs relevant exp. Level II will be considered with the ability to obtain a Level III Cert. within in 1 year.

• 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. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Attend continuing education as needed for Operator certification renewal.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.

Requires Level III or VI Washington State Department of Health Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification or comparable ABC Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V

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