Water Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the potable water and wastewater treatment plants
• Perform routine plant inspections and operational maintenance
• Perform required daily operating tests and document results
• Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania DEP requirements and applicable facility permits
• Monitor treatment processes and make process-control decisions as required
• Maintain accurate operational records
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions and respond appropriately
• Respond to compliance issues in accordance with established reporting requirements
• Identify and communicate equipment or facility conditions requiring repair
• Maintain treatment and testing areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Follow applicable OSHA, Pennsylvania DEP, NPS, environmental, safety, and health requirements
• Use and maintain required personal protective equipment
• Provide basic instruction and guidance to designated NPS personnel
• Communicate clearly with I-2-I management and Government representatives

Required Qualifications

• Current operator licensing sufficient to meet the Pennsylvania DEP requirements listed above
• Knowledge and practical experience in potable-water treatment operations
• Knowledge and practical experience in activated-sludge wastewater treatment operations
• Ability to independently monitor treatment processes and make appropriate process-control decisions
• Experience performing water and wastewater operational testing
• Experience collecting compliance samples and maintaining sampling documentation
• Familiarity with NPDES and Pennsylvania DEP compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret operating data, instrumentation readings, and laboratory results
• Ability to recognize abnormal treatment conditions and determine appropriate corrective operational actions
• Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly with facility personnel, management, laboratories, and regulatory or Government representatives
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and complete required written reports
• Ability to comply with Federal, Pennsylvania, NPS, OSHA, environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Ability to meet the required two-hour emergency onsite response time