What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Process Technician position at Middlesex Water Company?
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Job Summary:
Under direction of the Treatment Process Supervisor, the Water Treatment Process Technician I conducts investigations into all areas of the water treatment process including, running Pilot Plants, jar testing, filter maintenance and investigations, well investigations, polymer and other treatment chemical evaluations. Assists the Treatment Process Supervisor in the evaluation of new water treatment methods, techniques and equipment. Collects and evaluates samples at various treatment plants and in the field. Maintains on-line instrumentation. Works alongside and cooperates with CJOs lab, operations, and maintenance staff to maintain a productive work environment and to achieve CJOs production and water quality goals. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Companys Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.
Work Performed:
- Assists in filter core sampling and filter performance evaluations.
- Assists in the performance of filter backwash parameter evaluations.
- Conducts analytical chemical testing.
- Operates pilot plants and assists in the development of Pilot Plant test procedures.
- Maintains on-line analytical equipment, including calibration, verification and placement evaluations.
- Conducts treatment chemical evaluations for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the treatment process, including jar tests and trialing water quality monitoring equipment.
- Assists in the development and carries out well testing and well treatment chemical evaluations.
- Assists in the oversight and operation of the Superpulsators; Hypo Generation and related treatment systems.
- Maintain records using Excel spreadsheets and graphing functions. Uses Oracle/WAM for timekeeping, work requests, work order and purchase order creation.
- Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.
- Adheres to and promotes the Company safety policy and practices as it pertains to the job.
Qualifications:
- Two year degree preferred in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
- Ability to obtain T-2 license within three years of date of hire.
- Two years experience as Water Treatment Process Technician II.
- Valid drivers license.
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
- Normal visual acuity.
- Normal manual dexterity.
- Normal hearing ability.
- Light lifting (40 lbs).
- Climbing ability.
- Must be able to smell.
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 drivers 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.
