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Lead Water Treatment Operator

woodardcurranDurham, NH

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $30 – $35/hrFull-timemaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Lead Water Treatment Operator position at University of New Hampshire water treatment facility requiring Grade 3T license and 5+ years of experience.

Skills & Keywords

water treatmentSCADA controlsprocess controlequipment maintenance

Schedule

Employees work a rotating schedule designed to maximize your time off. One week consists of four consecutive workdays (Monday through Thursday) followed by a three-day weekend. The next week includes a day off midweek, and then weekend coverage (Friday through Sunday). This rotation results in a three-day weekend every other week and a scheduled weekday off when working weekend shifts.

This position also includes rotating 'on-call' responsibilities to cover after-hour emergencies or alarms, and comes with an additional $200 stipend.

Pay Range $30 - $35 an hour, Depending on qualifications and experience.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

What will you need to succeed?

Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
Monitor remote pump stations with inspections and daily sampling as required.
Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties. Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process and into and within the distribution system.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintains all necessary records.
Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
Monitors and controls assigned tasks to ensure cost-effective service to meet budget.
Coordinates to ensure that other facility employees follow established administrative, safety, and operating policies.
Oversees operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
Performs data entry and report generation, including data for preparing the Monthly Operating Report.
Assists in maintaining a complete and accurate on-site log book and records on water quality analysis, in accordance with assigned permits.
High School Degree or Equivalent.
Massachusetts Grade 3T preferred, 3T OIT accepted with ability to achieve Full status.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site specific systems.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.
Ability to work alone with little supervision.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will have to complete and pass a pre-placement background check, drug screen, and physical prior to employment.