United
Water is one of the nation’s leading environmental companies, providing water
and wastewater services to approximately 5.7 million people in the United
States. In addition to owning and operating 20 water utilities, United Water
operates 100 municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems through
innovative public-private partnerships and contract agreements. Founded in
1869, United Water is a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT.
Natural
resources are not infinite. Each day, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT (Paris: SEV, Brussels:
SEVB) and its subsidiaries deal with the challenge of protecting resources by
providing innovative solutions to industries and to millions of people. SUEZ
ENVIRONNEMENT supplies drinking water to 76 million people, provides wastewater
treatment services for 44 million people and collects the waste produced by 51
million people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT has 80,410 employees and, with its presence
on a global scale, is a world leader exclusively dedicated to environmental
services. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, a 35.4% GDF SUEZ affiliate, reported sales
turnover of 14.8 billion Euros ($19.6 billion USD) at the end of financial year
2011.
Operators work on a specified shift, and are required to perform various tasks under the general direction of the LeadvOperator.
The Operator I is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the recycled and wastewater plant equipment, pump stations and performs related work as required.
Operators are subject to work in any process area in the main facility and Satellite facilities, and operate valves, pumps, and gates manually or through centralized control center.
The Operator makes routine rounds of assigned process areas and records operation data such as run times, chemical usage, flows and other process information, and performs necessary mathematical calculations; observes and reports on variations in operating conditions, records meter, and sensor and gauge readings; maintains logs and prepares other required reports as needed.
Operators perform necessary process control adjustments, and perform routine in-plant lab and compliance sampling and analysis; conducts inspections and collects samples for system operations; performs small maintenance and repair work as necessary, and writes work orders to trigger maintenance interventions.
Responds to wastewater system emergencies, and coordinates with maintenance, engineering and other departments as needed.
Communicates with internal and external parties, such as clients and/or vendors, public agencies, etc. regarding operational issues, as necessary.
Procures and receives chemical or other supplies as requested. Responsible for general housekeeping of job sites, work areas facilities, office building, vehicles, equipment and pump stations for the wastewater operation
Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
Performs other duties as needed and/or required by the facility.
and other areas as assigned including heavy labor as needed
Qualifications
Requires Two (2) years experience in wastewater and/or wastewater treatment industry while holding certification.
Grade II or higher Certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree in related field preferred.
Some formal education may be substituted for experience
