Assistant Auxilliary Plant Operator

Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

The Auxiliary Assistant Plant Operator maintains, monitors, and operates production facilities and distribution system pressures utilizing both computer and manual instrumentation. This position assists the maintenance staff as scheduled. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Assist the Plant Operator in the maintenance and monitoring of distribution system pressures and water storage tank levels.
• Assist the Plant Operator in the monitoring and maintenance of flow to the wholesale customers.
• Assist the Plant Operator in operating booster pumps, well fields, auxiliary pumping station, inter-connections and isolation, and flow reducing valves.
• Assist the Plant Operator in operating pumps at the CJO Plant Intake Station in order to meet CJO Plant effluent flow requirements.
• Assist the Plant Operator in monitoring and maintaining the water treatment process through the addition and adjustment of water treatment chemicals in order to meet changing raw water quality, operation, and monitoring of the filter backwash system and the maintenance of hydraulic flow through the plant.
• Perform laboratory testing as required to monitor the treatment process.
• Perform plant, well field, and distribution system record keeping.
• Perform CJO Plant equipment and security checks as scheduled.
• Assist the Plant Operator in the response to plant facility, distribution system alarm, emergencies and crisis situations through contact with on-call supervision and established emergency and crisis management procedures.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and problems in a courteous and polite manner through contact with various on-call personnel.
• Assist Maintenance staff during the day shift as scheduled in the current operator schedule.
• At the discretion of the Superintendent of Production, the Auxiliary Assistant Plant Operator may be required to fill in on odd shifts as required or needed.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled or needed.

Note: Some mandatory overtime will be required as necessary to maintain facilities operation.

• Prepare maintenance work requests as equipment issues or situations arise so they can be repaired.
• Perform chemical receiving at CJO Treatment Plant and designated remote facilities and safe handling of 150# chlorine cylinders.
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.
• Adhere to and promote the Company safety policy and practices as it pertains to the job.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must have the ability to obtain T-1 license within four years of date of employment.
• Must maintain a valid NJ driver's license.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, stopping, crouching or bending.
• The employee frequently lifts light or heavy objects, uses tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed while indoors or outdoors, sometimes in cold inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, hazardous chemicals, and machinery with moving parts.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.