What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTILITY PERSON position at American Water?
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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 Waters 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the companys 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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barrons 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. _
Primary Role
Performs activities for the safe operation of water treatment plants of the IAW Champaign Division including operating pumping and treatment equipment, handling chemicals, setting chemical feed equipment at the proper dosage rates, performing water quality sampling and analysis, adjusting plant ?ow rates to meet system demands, operating remote facilities, backwashing of ?lters, recording hourly readings, maintaining plant cleanliness, performing minor plant maintenance, and performing other duties as assigned by management. Follows all work and safety rules established by the company. _
Key Accountabilities
Operates all pumping and treatment equipment such as high service pumps, chemical feeders, slakers, basin equipment, ?lters, standby generators, etc.
Receives and handles all water treatment chemicals and operates all chemical feeders (lime, carbon dioxide, chlorine, ?uoride, etc.)
Performs water quality sample collection and all required chemical analysis.
Determines and maintains proper rates of ?ow according to customer demands.
Operates remote storage and pumping facilities.
Operates and regulates sludge valves and pumps for controlled sludge removal.
Operates well pumps and maintains proper basin levels.
Operates and properly backwashes ?lters.
Reads meters and keeps accurate treatment plant records, utilizing programmable logical controllers and personal computers.
Performs minor plant maintenance.
Sends and receives instructions by email and telephone.
Performs housekeeping duties. _
Knowledge / Skills
Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational and team membership skills. _
Experience / Education
Mechanical background
Shift work independently
Chemical handling water or wastewater
Utility experience
Laboratory experience
High School diploma or equivalent _
Travel Requirements
Some travel Champaign District service area _
Other
Must be available for after-hours and other emergencies.
Floating shift work required for coverage on evenings and weekends. _
Work Environment
Subject to weather, variable temperatures, exposure to noise, dust, gas, and fumes.
Will occasionally work at heights and around moving machinery.
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants
based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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