Filter Operator L423

Description

• Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems.
• Water sampling for bacteriological, DBP, VOC, SOC, nutrient and metals analysis.
• climb stairs
• Receipt of chemical deliveries.
• climb a ladder or work on scaffolding
• Laboratory testing conducted hourly to confirm accuracy of process control analyzers. (For example; pH, turbidity, chloride, odor, color, alkalinity, chlorine, phosphoric acid, ammonia, fluoride).
• Record keeping (i.e., equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).
• Conduct safety and security inspections; resolve or report any unsafe conditions or security concerns immediately.
• Operate communication equipment such as telephones, 2-way radios and cell phones.
• Operation of chemical feed equipment (remotely and locally manually).
• The employee is personally responsible for maintaining the good standing of his/her license(s).
• Inspection of all water treatment equipment throughout the shift.

Requirements

• When operating the employee must remain at position until relieved by another trained Filter House Operator, OMM, or Supervisor.
• Must work in a safe and productive manner at all times.
• This position requires a NJ DEP T-2 license.
• Acceptable pulmonary function test and respirator medical clearance/approval required annually through surveillance physicals.
• If an employee enters the position with a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain the NJ DEP T-2 license.
• Must be able to wear job required PPE for prolonged periods (up to 16 hours).
• Chemical feed pump calibration checks.
• If a successful bidder does not possess a license upon entering the position the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain a NJ DEP T-1 license. After obtaining a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee must progress on to a NJ DEP T-2 license.
• Must be able to manipulate switches, dials, knobs, hand wheels and leavers.
• Filter operation (remotely and locally manually).
• walk (short and long distances)
• Must be able to operate communication equipment such as telephones, 2-way radios and cell/smart phones.
• Must verbally convey operating conditions/status and special instructions to other employees, when being relieved or at shift change.
• Must verbally convey operating conditions/status and instructions to other employees, when working in teams or when being relieved.
• Must be able to don/doff and use an SCBA or a supplied air system for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• 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 arc flash, confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.
• 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.
• A NJ DEP T-2 license must be obtained within three (3) years of obtaining the T-1 license. As stated above any time remaining from the period allotted to obtain the T-1 license will be added to the T-2 time line.
• Proficient in the use of a computer including all associated appurtenances.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• If the T-1 license is obtained before the three (3) year period allotted for obtaining that license expires whatever remaining time is left will be added to the time period allotted toward acquiring the T-2 license.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for the safe completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Must possess or obtain certifications for confined space entry, Lock out/Tag out and Arc Flash programs.
• Once obtained the license(s) must be maintained through re-certifications.
• Must be able to inspect and use a respirator and SCBA.
• The total cumulative time to obtain both the NJ DEP T-1 and T-2 license is six (6) years from the position start date.
• being able to sit in a chair or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to wear and use a respirator for prolonged periods (up to 16 hours).
• Must be able to identify and distinguish between the colors red, yellow, green and magenta.
• Must possess or obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher. A Filter House Operator must be able to act/participate as a responder in emergencies if called upon to do so.
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with job responsibilities.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Able to make operational decisions/adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and water sample testing.
• lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Must record clearly and legibly, any supervisor instructions, operating notes or pertinent job information into the control room operating logbook.
• Must be clean shaven at all times while on duty.
• Maintains professionalism in appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Must record any supervisor instructions, operating notes or pertinent job information clearly and legibly into the control room operating logbook.

Benefits

• Rotating shifts (days/afternoons/overnights), which include working holidays and weekends.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance