Operator - Maintenance Mechanic I L423

Requisition ID: 109377

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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.

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Position Information:

Posted Rate: $34.67/hr

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Working out of the Raritan-Millstone ( 100 Polhemus Lane Bridgewater, NJ) an OMM performs operational, maintenance and laboratory testing procedures to ensure the successful processing of raw water to drinking water for human consumption. This position can have workdays of the week altered to fill open operating shifts or maintenance duties on any of the 3 shifts (days/afternoons/midnights) as required by management.

Key Accountabilities

Daily Operational activities performed include, but are not limited to:

- Receipt of chemical deliveries.

- Record keeping (i.e. equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).

- Operation of low lift and high service pumps.

- Chemical adjustments for process control.

- Filter operation.

- Disinfection processes.

- Sludge handling (withdrawal and transfer to processing center).

- Safety inspections.

- Chemical receiving and transfers (i.e. truck to tank, tank to tank and tank to day tank).

- Laboratory sampling and testing for operational control and regulatory compliance.

Daily Maintenance activities performed include, but are not limited to:

- Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

- Chemical feed pump repairs and calibration.

- General maintenance of high service and low service pumps and motors.

- Repair and maintenance of electric motor driven gear boxes and bearings.

- Inspection and repair of sludge handling equipment.

- Repair of valves and valve operators.

- Basin cleaning and repairs (i.e. flocculators and sludge collection equipment).

- Must enter and work in confined spaces when required.

- General plumbing and pipe fitting.

- General mechanical maintenance.

- Always maintains the cleanliness and safe working conditions of facilities.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

Skills:

- Able to perform basic mathematical, algebraic and statistical calculations (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, solving for an unknown and averaging) using a scientific calculator.

- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer including all associated appurtenances.

- Demonstrated ability to make operational decisions/adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and laboratory testing.

- Demonstrated ability to perform all mechanical/maintenance functions required of the position.

- Must have a thorough knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and safety practices applicable to the position’s responsibilities, as well as federal and state regulations associated with the job functions of this position.

- Customer service focused.

Knowledge:

- Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with the job responsibilities of the position.

- Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations such as but not limited to confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.

- Must pass an OSHA surveillance physical and be cleared to wear a respirator annually. Respiratory clearance must be maintained annually to retain position. Must always be clean shaven while on duty.

- Must possess or obtain 40 hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher; Confined space entry; Respiratory protection; Fire extinguisher use; Hot Works; Lock out / tag out “authorized” level Arc Flash and other job specific training as required.

- Must demonstrate mechanical and operational proficiency associated with the day to day operations of the Canal Road and Raritan-Millstone facilities. Examples of required demonstrated proficiency tasks include but are not limited to: pump packing replacement, chemical feed pump repair/calibration/installation; Flocculator repair; Sludge collection and conveyance equipment repair; Ozone generator repair; inverter cooling water pump air purge; Godwin pump operation; Basin cleaning; Water/sludge transfers from Intermediate ozone contactors, pre-ozone contactors and settling basins to sludge/backwash transfer facility; Chemical spill mitigation/remediation, Tank inspections and lock out/tag out procedures.

- Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ozone start-up process and the system operating parameters including the use of the chilled water system.

- Required to get a T1 and T2 license within a certain time frame

Experience/Education

- High School diploma or G.E.D. is required

- Must demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for the safe completion of assigned responsibilities.

- Must have a valid driver's license

- Basic Computer Skills required

Travel Requirements

- This position reports into 100 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, NJ

- Routine local travel

- Must be able to work 7am to 330pm M-F on a rotational shift

- Will be required to do rotating shifts- 8am to 4pm and then 4pm to 12midnight and then 12midnight to 8am as needed.

- On-call opportunities

Work Environment

- This position regularly works one of 3 shifts (Monday-Friday, Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday). However, when required to do so by company management this position can have workdays of the week altered to fill open operating shifts or maintenance duties on any of the 3 shifts (days/afternoons/overnights), which include working holidays and weekends.

- When operating the employee must remain at position until relieved by another trained Raritan-Millstone Operator, Canal Road Operator, OMM, or Supervisor.

- Must verbally convey operating conditions/status and special instructions to other employees, when being relieved or at shift change.

- Must record any supervisor instructions, operating notes or pertinent job information clearly/legibly into the control room operating logbook and operator log sheet.

- Must always work in a safe and productive manner.

- May be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications and training.

- The individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: • being able to sit in a chair or stand for long periods of time • walk (short and long distances) • climb stairs • climb a ladder or work on scaffolding • lift 50 pounds unassisted.

- Must be able to wear and use a respirator for prolonged periods.

- Acceptable pulmonary function test and respirator medical clearance/approval required annually through surveillance physicals.

- Must be able to don/doff and use an SCBA or a supplied air system for up to 30 minutes at a time.

- Must always be clean shaven while on duty.

- Must be able to wear job required PPE for prolonged periods (up to 16 hours).

- Must be able to identify and distinguish between the colors red, yellow, green and magenta.

- Must be able to manipulate switches, dials, knobs, hand wheels and leavers.

- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

- Must record clearly and legibly, any supervisor instructions, operating notes or pertinent job information into the control room operating logbook.

- Must verbally convey operating conditions/status and instructions to other employees, when working in teams or when being relieved.

- When operating the employee must remain at position until relieved by another trained Raritan-Millstone Operator, Canal Road Operator, OMM, or Supervisor. Must be able to operate communication equipment such as telephones, 2-way radios and cell/smart phones.

- Always maintains professionalism in appearance and demeanor.

- May be assigned to perform responsibilities either individually or in conjunction with other employees.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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