Water Treatment Plant Operator(SCA) - Military Services Group at American Water in Fort Lewis, Washington

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 107113



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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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In September of 2020, American Water was awarded a 50-year contract to privatize the water and wastewater utilities at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. JBLM is the DoD's premiere military installation on the West Coast. JBLM was formed in 2010 after the consolidation of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. It is a joint force power projection platform for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. JBLM is home to the Army's I Corps and the Air Force's 62nd Airlift Wing, as well as several reserve components. The joint base has a population of approximately 110,000 people including, 40,000 active duty, 60,000 family members and 15,000 civilian and contract employees.

American Water will provide water treatment, storage, and distribution across JBLM. As a whole, the water system includes approximately 1.67 million linear feet of water pipe, 1,957 hydrants, 9,138 valves, 21 wells, and 28 tanks. The wastewater collection system includes a wastewater treatment plant and approximately 1.2 million linear feet of pipe, 3,120 manholes, and 99 lift stations.




Primary Role


Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water treatment systems at treatment plant, wells and similar work in the water distribution system (pump stations, storage tanks, fire hydrants, etc.). Includes the collection of water samples per state regulations, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the wastewater collection system on a periodic basis and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.




Key Accountabilities

• Operates water system (wells, chemical feed systems, storage tank levels, filters, clear wells, control systems, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.
• Performs maintenance of the water systems.
• Perform assigned general housekeeping duties.
• Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.
• Follows Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions.
• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.
• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software.
• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Assist in repairs of water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent.
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to read gauges and meters.
• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys, and routine reports as directed.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.
• Excavation equipment if applicable at location.
• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems, HachWIMS database.
• Collect water samples for analysis by state lab.
• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of well operation and maintenance Specifically but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  

Experience/Education

• Three years in operation of water treatment processes, well systems and water distribution system operation and repair.
• The position requires demonstrated experience and possession of a current state water operator license.
• Must possess a valid, active state driver's license, CDL preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent.
• Additional trade specific courses preferred.
  

Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess a valid, active state driver's license.
• Water and/or wastewater license required.
• Possess a drinking water sampling certification or the ability to obtain certification.
  

Work Environment

• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted.
• There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.
• In addition to American Water's pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
  

Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates



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