Water Plant Operator

About the role

ASRC Federal is seeking a Water Plant Operator/Water Treatment Operator for their ISS2 contract supporting the Air Force customer. This position is located on Eareckson Air Station in Shemya Island, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water source into treatment plant and monitors all operational gauges to ensure proper plant operation.
• Tests water samples to determine pH, iron, manganese, free chlorine, and turbidity, using pH meter, colorimeter, and turbidimeter.
• Records data, such as water flow meters, chlorine feed rate settings, turbidity, and other lab tests.
• Injects specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine and potassium permanganate into water and makes necessary feed rate adjustments as water quality changes.
• Starts agitators to mix potassium permanganate and replenishes solution barrels when necessary.
• Pumps clarified and disinfected water into water storage tanks and distribution mains.
• Maintains wastewater treatment log of operations and records flow meter readings.
• Collects sewage sample, using dipper or bottle, and conducts laboratory tests, using testing equipment such as pH meter and dissolved oxygen meter.
• Sets up and collects influent and effluent samples from the automatic composite samplers for BOD and TSS analysis at off-site labs.
• Performs backwashing of filters when head loss is 6 – 10 psi differential or at a minimum every 96-hours.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Operates portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water during emergency contingencies.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings at the wastewater treatment lagoon, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Wears proper PPE for particular tasks being conducted at the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Alaska Level II Water Treatment Operations Certificate or ability to reciprocate from another state, showing proof of reciprocity prior to hire.
• State of Alaska Level I Waste Water Treatment Certification or ability to reciprocate from another state, showing proof of reciprocity prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass National Agency Check with Inquiries.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment fingerprint, physical, and drug test.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and Air Force Regulations regarding water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools commonly used in the construction trade.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to inventory and requisition supplies for water/wastewater operations.