System Operator

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks individuals to join our team of professionals who contribute to the reliable delivery of water and wastewater services to communities across eight states. Essential Utilities, Inc., operates as Aqua, Peoples and Delta, and is dedicated to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and a superior customer experience.

Essential Duties

• Knowledgeable of maintenance work related to mechanical and minor electrical equipment associated with wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
• Capable of performing plumbing and piping work with various materials including PVC, PE, copper, steel, and cast iron.
• Requires good mechanical skills for repairing/replacing plant equipment such as pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc.
• Operates all necessary tools and equipment for plant and pump station-related work.
• Operates electrical components up to 240 volts, including wiring power to motors, control wiring, and testing basic electrical and electronic components.
• Maintains operations of assigned wastewater facilities, conducts testing and analysis, and reports for proper operation and compliance with regulatory permits.
• Makes and implements recommendations for process changes and adjustments to improve operational performance.
• Maintains collection system performance and pump stations, and makes recommendations for improvements and upgrades.
• Maintains facility records, prints, equipment manuals, and operating data, and accurately generates and completes work orders using company software.
• Assists management and supervisors in developing and administering safety procedures.
• Maintains monitoring of PLC networks to review automated operation of wastewater facilities.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Wastewater Class E collection system license.
• Five (5) years of maintaining equipment and systems in an industrial environment preferred.
• An Associate’s degree or certification in mechanical or electrical competency preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office or related software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet and follow Aqua safety requirements, including training and operational support.
• Team player with multi-tasking ability.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• On-call availability on a weekly rotational basis.
• Travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay is $37.90 per hour*. All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after April 1, 2021 will receive a $3.00 per hour wage reduction, which will be returned in one-dollar ($1.00) increases over a three-year period. Employees will also receive annual contract increases.