Drinking Water Treatment Operator

Job Description

Job DescriptionWoodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time Secondary Operator for the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Drinking Water Treatment Facilities. As the Secondary Operator, you will report to the Projects Plant Manager, and participate in the daily operation and general maintenance of equipment, structures, and grounds at the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea’s 3 MGD Trident Microfloc Surface Water Treatment Facility, two ground water wells, and 1.7 MG storage tank – to include assisting with the management of all associated regulatory sampling programs – in a safe and timely manner. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path. The Secondary Operator is responsible for helping foster and maintain a safe work environment for all plant personnel and visitors. Essential Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support daily operations and maintenance of assigned equipment to include residual management, electrical and mechanical components, SCADA and remote communications networks, and strategic pump and flow management.
• Complying with all Woodard & Curran Health and Safety Programs and instilling a Safety-First culture within the project.
• Manage and/or maintain the use of the daily operations log.
• Help manage the towns drinking water sampling programs, to include collecting samples and conducting laboratory tests where/when necessary, in support of regulatory compliance.
• Meet with the Plant Manager on a regular basis to discuss and review plant operations and maintenance.
• Monitor operations by inspecting and reviewing data, records and reports, coordinates sampling.
• Assist Project Manager with keeping accurate and up to date records for the project.

Schedule:

• This project operates on a two-week rotating schedule, rotating with the facility’s Plant Manager and Primary Operator. The Plant Manager and Secondary Operator rotate long and short weeks and on call coverage.

• Example schedule below:
• Week 1 – Long Week – 7 days on: Tuesday through Monday first shift, 0600-1400 or 0700-1500.
• Long week operator is on call this week, from beginning of Tuesday shift, to beginning of next operator’s Tuesday shift.
• Week 2 – Short Week: Off duty Tuesday first shift, on duty Wednesday through Friday first shift, 0600-1400 or 0700-1500, off duty Saturday through Monday.

• Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call”, working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts as needed and required within 45 minutes. The operator on their long week will also be on-call for that week. On call coverage begins of Tuesday shift, to beginning of next operator’s Tuesday shift.

What will you need to succeed?

• Must possess a minimum of a Massachusetts Grade 2T OIT Drinking Water Operator License, with the ability to acquire the Grade 3T OIT within 2 years.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the water treatment industry preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with water treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Depending on qualifications and experience.Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:•401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:•Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually•Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked•Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.•Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:•Disability: Paid short and long term disability•Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.•Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.•Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment OpportunityWoodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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