Water Treatment Technician I at Essential Utilities

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

Job Description:

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua America? We have a great opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician, working as a member of a team or alone, under the guidance of a Supervisor, provides for the safe operation of water facilities in compliance with federal, state, local and Company requirements for the operation of water treatment, distribution, and storage facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for safe and effective startup, shutdown, operation, maintenance, and monitoring and/or control of all water treatment plant equipment and processes, to include plant generators and electrical controls and various distribution system equipment and processes.
• Ensures that daily work complies with Ohio EPA and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO regulatory requirements for operations.  Ensures that daily work complies with all established company safety policies.  Captures all work performed in Maintenance Connection, an asset management program, per Company policies.
• Manually and/or via SCADA system, Operates, maintains, reads, interprets, and records as directed all instruments at the plant and at various remote locations. Makes necessary adjustments to treatment processes and/or pumping to maintain water quality standards.
• Works with Marion Water Treatment Plant personnel to monitor and/or control SCADA system for effective operation of the Marion Water System.  Reacts accordingly to various pumping schemes, main breaks, and operational changes and advises supervisors on potential emergencies.
• Performs assigned lab testing (wet chemistry), and sampling as directed in accordance with Ohio EPA certification requirements.
• Performs assigned inspections of water treatment plant apparatus and equipment as directed.   Assists the Division Mechanic with routine and emergency maintenance of facilities as required.
• Communicates records and maintains relevant information regarding treatment plant operation and maintenance.
  Performs housekeeping duties as assigned and assures the security of water utility structures and property.
• Acts as liaison between customers and company during "off" hours; Answers and directs all after-hour customer inquiries to the appropriate personnel.  Demonstrates effective communication skills and regularly addresses internal and external customer requirements and serves as the after-hours point of contact and dispatch for emergencies within the distribution system(s).
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned    
• Starting pay is $25.11 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or the GED equivalent.
• Candidate must hold valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be available for emergency work after regular working hours, weekends, holidays, and for scheduled training and necessary overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient at using computers and Window based applications.
• Must obtain and or maintain the following certifications in accordance time frame and conditions established within Article IX, Section 1-3 of the Bargaining Union agreement:

- Provisional Laboratory Approval – 2 months from date of appointment

- Operational Laboratory Certification – 6 months after receipt of provisional Certification

- Class I Water certificate – 2 years from date of appointment

- Class II Water Certificate – 4 years from date of appointment

- Class III Water Certificate – 6 months after the date eligible to take the exam

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment          

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a satisfactory work record (no more than one disciplinary occurrence in last three years).
• Company may require the employee to pass reasonable tests--oral, written or practical--to determine his/her qualifications.
• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents (if applicable)

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).  
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.