Water Treatment Specialist

Summary

The Water Treatment Specialist controls and maintains treatment plant equipment to clarify and disinfect water for human consumption. Performs laboratory tests for operational strategy and adjusts chemical feed rate settings to ensure compliance with EPA Primary/Secondary Drinking Water Standards. The incumbent is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plant equipment to meet NPDES regulations.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water source into the 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.
• Wears proper PPE for particular tasks being conducted at the time.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)

• Mandatory: 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.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit-for-duty physical exam; candidates must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or equivalent trade school certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Accountability

• 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.
• Skills 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.

Work Conditions

• Typically sedentary in nature and performed in an office setting.
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to work outdoors with extreme weather temperatures and weather conditions.
• The incumbent should be able to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, talk, hear, and write.
• The incumbent should be able to use limbs and body members with a good range of motion.
• Occasional lifting, handling, or moving of objects without assistance, weighing up to 35 pounds may be required.

Salary Range

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.