Operator

Job Summary

Aquarion Water Company is a public water supply company serving over 750,000 people in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company is headquartered in Bridgeport, CT, and has been in operation since 1857. As a subsidiary of Eversource, Aquarion aims to be a responsible environmental steward and promote sustainable practices in the communities it serves.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment under direction of senior operating staff to assure optimum system performance.
• C Conduct facility rounds including monitoring of chemical usage and supply, and assessment of equipment for proper operation; collect water samples and perform chemical and physical laboratory testing and report any quality or process control issues.
• Monitor and operate treatment plant and distribution facilities PLC-based control and data acquisition system.
• Operate electrical and electronic equipment such as controllers, automatic monitors, recorders, and standby power systems.
• Maintain, operate, and adjust gatehouse valves, screens, grates, reservoirs and related appurtenance.
• Compile, maintain, and update accurate maintenance documentation, plant log and various quality reports.
• Perform general plant maintenance and housekeeping.
• Operate a diverse assortment of mechanical and electrical tools, including test and calibration equipment, pneumatic tools, cutting, hand, and power tools.
• Performs all activities in compliance with company and regulator mandated procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must be able to participate on a standby roster, and to work rotating, evening, and weekend shifts, including holidays.
• Possess ability to lift 50 pounds as well as maneuver larger items.
• Must be able to work independently and spend long periods of time driving alone.
• Perform other various duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements

• Candidates should have two (2) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of supply, pumping, and treatment facilities or comparable experience.
• Applicant must understand the fundamental and applied knowledge of water treatment processes including coagulation, clarification, filtration, oxidation, and disinfection and the ability to operate our dewatering centrifuge and water treatment plants.
• A CT Class II water treatment plant operator certification is desired for this position.

Education/Certifications

• Candidates must have a minimum possess a high school diploma.
• Requires CT Motor Vehicle License. A good driving record (DMV check required).
• Candidate must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card prior to start date.
• Licenses & Certifications: Shall obtain a CT Class I Water Treatment Operator Certification within 24 months; then shall obtain a CT Class II Water Treatment Operator Certification within 36 months; then shall obtain a CT Class IV Water Treatment Operator Certification within 60 months (if applicable). Each license will result in a pay upgrade and eventual eligibility for a standby rotation.

Salary

• Job is classified as an hourly grade 8, with a rate range that has a training wage of $41.05 per hour.
• Successful candidate will move through Steps 1 through 8 of the pay range at 6-month intervals with satisfactory performance to the maximum salary. Step 1 of the range is $41.98 per hour
• If the chosen candidate already holds a treatment license, position is posted as a grade 9 with a training wage of $42.52 per hour.
• Chosen candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM
• Must be available to work overtime and will be required to work in the stand-by rotation.

About the Role

The position is located in the Supply Operations Department and involves the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of a variety of equipment and facilities that supply, treat, pump, store, and distribute drinking water.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• A Connecticut driver's license is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of supply, pumping, and treatment facilities is required.
• A CT Class II water treatment plant operator certification is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of water treatment processes including coagulation, clarification, filtration, oxidation, and disinfection.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and make the necessary repairs/corrects without being directed.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and mechanical concepts.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and maneuver larger items.
• Ability to work independently and spend long periods of time driving alone.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Compliance with company and regulator mandated procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Opportunity to participate on a standby roster, and to work rotating, evening, and weekend shifts, including holidays.
• Opportunity to work overtime and be required to work in the stand-by rotation.

Pay

• Hourly wage range for grade 8 is $41.05 - $41.98 per hour.
• Successful candidates will move through steps 1-8 of the pay range at 6-month intervals with satisfactory performance to the maximum salary of step 8 ($42.52 per hour).
• If the chosen candidate already holds a treatment license, the position is posted as grade 9 with a training wage of $42.52 per hour.
• Chosen candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.
• Must be available to work overtime and be required to work in the stand-by rotation.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.
• Opportunity to work overtime and be required to work in the stand-by rotation.