Station Operator

Requisition ID: 109351

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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 $40 to $42 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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Primary Role

The Station Operator may be assigned to perform any responsibility that lies within the capability of the employee based on experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training.

Key Accountabilities

- Operates water treatment facilities and related appurtenances including, but not limited to, chemical feeders, pumps, purification units, and standby generation and residual processing equipment to ensure the safe, reliable production and delivery of the highest quality water.

- Performs and/or assists with repairs to and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

- Reviews, monitors, and adjusts hydraulic and chemical processes to achieve and maintain established water quality standards and system requirements. Operates and adjusts computer control systems to ensure the integrity of remote water treatment facilities, transmission and distribution systems and removes hydraulic and chemical systems. Prioritizes and coordinates tasks and/or activities required for the efficient and reliable operation of water treatment facilities and related appurtenances. Receives and distributes chemicals and materials in accord with established company, State, and/or Federal safety standards and/or practices. Maintains the appearance of water treatment facilities and grounds in accord with company standards. Prepares and maintains accurate facility and system records and reports.

- Collects process control samples, as directed. Performs water treatment tests and evaluates water samples, as directed, to ensure process water quality is within established parameters and, if necessary, adjusts treatment process to ensure the integrity of the water supply.

- Responds to inquiries accurately and professionally and, when necessary, involves the appropriate individual(s) to resolve customer and company-related issues and to achieve the highest level of customer service in all areas of assigned responsibilities.

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

Knowledge/Skills

- Working knowledge of all aspects of water treatment operations including hydraulic, chemical, and electrical equipment and processes.

- Thorough understanding of the distribution system network including, but not limited to, gradients, capacities, interconnections, mapping, service territory and facility locations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the water treatment facility and related appurtenances.

- Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices as well as state and federal rules and regulations applicable to area of responsibility including, but not limited to, OSHA.

- The Station Operator must be capable of operating equipment and vehicles necessary for the completion of assignments and must possess a commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.

- The individual will also be required to pass an annual OSHA medical examination, and must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements for Station Operator.

Experience/Education

- Required to pass a qualification examinations developed by the company prior to the conclusion of the qualification period.

- High school degree/GED required.

Certifications & Licenses

- The Station Operator must possess a T-2 and W-2 license and will be required to pass a qualification examination developed by the Company prior to the conclusion of the qualification period.

- The Station Operator will also be required to attain and maintain a T-3 license in accord with the educational and operational criteria established by the State of New Jersey.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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