ENGIE North America Inc.

Water Plant Operator Trainee

LocationIowa City, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


What You Can Expect

As a Water Plant Operator Trainee, you'll operate a Grade IV surface water treatment plant at the University of Iowa. Duties include shift-based operation, water sampling and testing, analyzing and adjusting treatment processes, maintaining equipment, preparing reports, assisting with regulatory compliance, managing chemical inventory, training interns, ensuring safety, and maintaining plant cleanliness.

Assists in operating and controlling water treatment plant processes to ensure safe, potable water meets federal, state, and local standards
Collects water samples and learns standardized laboratory tests; performs mathematical calculations for plant processes and chemical adjustments
Monitors and inspects plant equipment, records operational data, calibrates instruments, and helps maintain water tank levels and filter backwashing
Performs maintenance and cleaning tasks on plant equipment, grounds, and assists with preparing operational reports and documentation


What You'll Bring

A minimum of a High school diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a State of Iowa DNR Grade 2 Water Treatment certification within 2 years of employment


Additional Details

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record


Compensation


Hourly Range: $21.49 – $32.90 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .


Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.


Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions


Division: ESI NORTHAM


Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.


Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)


Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels

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