[Dwopcert] American Water Enterprises(AWE), Water Plant OperatoR

Wed Apr 9 13:07:36 MST 2008

American Water Enterprises(AWE), the non-regulated products and services
division of American Water, has a Water Plant Operator position
available at its North Phoenix, AZ location.

AWE's non-regulated business units offer operations and maintenance
contract services across the United States and Canada, including design,
construction and operation of community onsite water and wastewater
systems, service-line protection programs, water and wastewater
management for military bases, and other innovative solutions that
address a variety of challenges facing the industry.

The Primary Role of the Water Plant Operator is to have an active
involvement in and make process control decisions associated with the
operation and maintenance of water purification systems and related
wastewater processes.

Key Accountabilities:

Operate, maintain, control and perform routine repair of plant equipment
including preventive maintenance duties with minimum supervision.

Establish, maintain and control flow through the water treatment process
and into the distribution system.

Maintain process control through the water treatment and wastewater
processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration and
adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process
operation.

Monitor the water treatment plant and entry into the water distribution
system and make adjustments as necessary to control their operation.

Maintain all necessary records.

Perform water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine
compliance with Federal, State, and Service Agreement standards.

Loading, unloading, handling, placing into storage and batching water
treatment plant chemicals.

Perform general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related
facilities and other assigned duties.

Skills:

Communicate in an effective manner both oral and written with the
general public and Company personnel. Read, understand, and follow
instructions, safety rules, etc.

Mathematical skills sufficient to be able to calculate dosages, surface
areas, volumes, weights, measures and algebraic formulas. Mechanical
ability sufficient to operate and maintain pumps, valves, motors and
other mechanical equipment related to plant operation and maintenance.

Physical fitness- capable of moving and/or carrying 50 lbs. or more on a
frequent basis. Walking up and down stairs and long distances. Carrying,
climbing, and working from ladders. Working in confined areas.

Ability to wear a respirator or SCBA as required. Ability to work
extended periods of time, up to twelve hours, rotating shifts (Days/
Nights) unaccompanied.

Environmental conditions including contact with water, chemicals, fumes,
odors and dust as a result of working with and handling potentially
hazardous water treatment and laboratory chemicals. May be required to
work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Must be able to work outside in temperatures above 110 degrees F.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of water treatment processes, safe chemical handling
procedures, basic scientific concepts and water quality standards,
Federal and State regulations and Company procedures.

Knowledge of Actiflo, UV Disinfection, and Ozone systems is a plus
Working knowledge of basic mechanical and automated control systems.

Arizona Department of Environmental quality, WTPO Level III at time of
hire

High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency
certificate.

College course work and/or degree in biology, chemistry, environmental
science or engineering curriculum are desired.  Attend continuing
education as needed for Operator certification renewal.

TO APPLY

Visit www.amwater.com to learn more about American Water and apply on
line (preferred).  Just click on "American Water Careers," and search
for Job Number 2224

If interested, please apply online at:

http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=492942-209-627

or contact Adam Pollack at 856-309-4683

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