American Water Works
Water Systems Operator (Rotating Schedule)
American Water Works, Richmond, Indiana, United States, 47374
Water Systems Operator (Rotating Schedule)
Indiana American Water is seeking a Water Systems Operator to join our team in Richmond, IN. In this role, you will learn to operate and monitor our 8.9 MGD drinking water treatment plant. As a water systems operator, you will be responsible for ensuring our treatment process stays within regulatory compliance by making process control changes, chemical adjustments and performing light maintenance. Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn an exciting and critical business. Primary Role Operates and controls plant machinery and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and commercial and industrial use. Remotely controls distribution pumps, tanks, and equipment to maintain water and fire service in the distribution system. Monitors and tests water quality to ensure safe water quality. Key Accountabilities Monitors SCADA to operate and control electric motors, pumps, valves, and filters to regulate flow of water through the plant. Dumps specified amount of chemicals, such as polymer, salt, and potassium permanganate into chemical feeders. Makes adjustments to same devices to control the amount of chemical admitted into tanks, clearwells, and pipelines to disinfect, deodorize, clarify, and purify the water. Controls, operates, and monitors mixers, vacuum pumps, sludge blanket levels, sludge blanket concentrations and sludge removal to clarify the water. Monitors SCADA to remotely adjust and control pumps, motors, and chemical feed equipment, to regulate pressures, water elevations, flow of water, and quality of water in the distribution system. Monitors filter operation to maintain water quality and determine backwashing scheduling. Collects and tests water samples from various process points to determine acidity, color, turbidity, pH, bacteria content, treatment application, odor, and other impurities, using various laboratory equipment. Maintains and tests online analytical instruments monitoring water quality. Records data such as test results, chemical dosages, weights, and volumes, water quality information, operational problems, and compliance monitoring as required by various State and Federal regulations. Responds to consumer complaints, emergencies, answers telephone or makes notification to appropriate supervisors about same. Loads/unloads/receives chemicals and materials used to purify and operate the water treatment systems. Cleans and maintains work place. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Experience/Education High school graduate or equivalent. Specific Vocational Preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs. Company, state, federal, private, or county sponsored courses will be attended to improve job skills. Over one (1) year of experience. Required to obtain and maintain a WT5 license within two (2) years of employment, followed by a WT3 license. Work Environment Work is both inside and outside: a job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Wet and humid: Wet: Contact with water or other liquids. Humid: Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort. Noise and Vibration: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing, and/or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremes from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day. Hazards: Situations in which the individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury. Exposure to: Odors, toxic conditions, chemical dust or dust or poor ventilation. Travel Requirements Occasional local travel within service territory Work Schedule Full-time (40 hours/week) On-site 10 day rotating schedule (to be covered during the interview process) Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates
Indiana American Water is seeking a Water Systems Operator to join our team in Richmond, IN. In this role, you will learn to operate and monitor our 8.9 MGD drinking water treatment plant. As a water systems operator, you will be responsible for ensuring our treatment process stays within regulatory compliance by making process control changes, chemical adjustments and performing light maintenance. Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn an exciting and critical business. Primary Role Operates and controls plant machinery and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and commercial and industrial use. Remotely controls distribution pumps, tanks, and equipment to maintain water and fire service in the distribution system. Monitors and tests water quality to ensure safe water quality. Key Accountabilities Monitors SCADA to operate and control electric motors, pumps, valves, and filters to regulate flow of water through the plant. Dumps specified amount of chemicals, such as polymer, salt, and potassium permanganate into chemical feeders. Makes adjustments to same devices to control the amount of chemical admitted into tanks, clearwells, and pipelines to disinfect, deodorize, clarify, and purify the water. Controls, operates, and monitors mixers, vacuum pumps, sludge blanket levels, sludge blanket concentrations and sludge removal to clarify the water. Monitors SCADA to remotely adjust and control pumps, motors, and chemical feed equipment, to regulate pressures, water elevations, flow of water, and quality of water in the distribution system. Monitors filter operation to maintain water quality and determine backwashing scheduling. Collects and tests water samples from various process points to determine acidity, color, turbidity, pH, bacteria content, treatment application, odor, and other impurities, using various laboratory equipment. Maintains and tests online analytical instruments monitoring water quality. Records data such as test results, chemical dosages, weights, and volumes, water quality information, operational problems, and compliance monitoring as required by various State and Federal regulations. Responds to consumer complaints, emergencies, answers telephone or makes notification to appropriate supervisors about same. Loads/unloads/receives chemicals and materials used to purify and operate the water treatment systems. Cleans and maintains work place. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Experience/Education High school graduate or equivalent. Specific Vocational Preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs. Company, state, federal, private, or county sponsored courses will be attended to improve job skills. Over one (1) year of experience. Required to obtain and maintain a WT5 license within two (2) years of employment, followed by a WT3 license. Work Environment Work is both inside and outside: a job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Wet and humid: Wet: Contact with water or other liquids. Humid: Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort. Noise and Vibration: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing, and/or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremes from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day. Hazards: Situations in which the individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury. Exposure to: Odors, toxic conditions, chemical dust or dust or poor ventilation. Travel Requirements Occasional local travel within service territory Work Schedule Full-time (40 hours/week) On-site 10 day rotating schedule (to be covered during the interview process) Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates