Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring a Facility Operator I to perform maintenance work related to mechanical equipment and minor electrical equipment associated with wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid US driver's license, and a Wastewater Class E collection system license. The hourly rate of pay is $36.73 per hour.
Requirements
- Be knowledgeable of maintenance work related to mechanical equipment and minor electrical equipment associated with wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
- Must be capable of performing plumbing and piping work with all types of materials including PVC, PE, copper, steel, and cast iron.
- Position requires good mechanical skills as required in the repair/replacement of all plant equipment, including but not limited to pumps, instruments, chemical feed equipment, etc.
- Must be capable of operating all tools and equipment necessary for the completion of all plant and pump station related work.
- Must be able to work on electrical components up to 240 volt including wiring power to motors, control wiring, and test basic electrical and electronic components of a system.
- Monitor Operations of assigned wastewater facilities. Conduct testing and analysis required for proper operation and reporting for the facilities and to maintain compliance with regulatory permits.
- Responsible for making and implementing recommendations regarding process changes and adjustments at facilities to improve operational performance.
- Monitor collection system performance and pump stations. Make recommendations on improvements and upgrades as needed.
- Coordinate of all chemicals, fuel, parts and supplies necessary for proper operation of the facilities.
- Maintain facility records, prints, equipment manufacture manuals as well as all operating data.
- Accurately and timely generate and complete work orders using company software platform.
- Assist management and supervisors in developing and administering applicable safety procedures at facilities, as required.
- Monitoring PLC network to review automated operation of wastewater facilities.
- Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
