Water Treatment Operator

What You Can Expect

As a Water Treatment Operator (High Quality Water) II, you will operate, monitor, and maintain water treatment systems that support the University of Iowa's operational needs.

High Quality Water operates and services the Oakdale Water Plant, MacBride Nature Recreation Area Public Water System, and various high quality water and pool/spa water systems across the campus.

You will monitor processes including chlorination, pH adjustment, other chemical injection, water softening, filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation, and ultraviolet disinfection. You will perform flushing and disinfection as required to put new construction piping and systems into service. You'll conduct water quality sampling and record operational parameters to ensure quality water is delivered. You will identify maintenance needs to keep systems operating effectively and efficiently. You will perform or coordinate equipment maintenance tasks as assigned. Meter reading and data entry for billing and compliance in regulatory reporting. Clean plants and grounds.

• Collect and prepare water samples for tests to be performed by outside agencies, as required by law, including State Hygienic Laboratory, Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, Iowa Department of Natural Resources(DNR), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Performs and/or coordinates general maintenance and calibration of water treatment equipment, to maintain maximum performance of equipment and processes
• Inputs data obtained from monitoring into computer-based systems for the purpose of determining and tracking the water quantity and quality produced and determining maintenance needs, including development of preventative maintenance schedules
• Completes tasks as assigned and scheduled, maintaining accurate records of time and materials spent to provide services, utilizing the company's work order management system

What You'll Bring

• You will have a minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Equivalent
• You have current Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Grade 2 Water Treatment and Water Distribution certifications
• You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience servicing public water systems; pool systems, and water treatment technologies, including softening, filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation, ultraviolet disinfection, and chlorination...
• Intermediate knowledge of customer service and route management, with the ability to perform basic maintenance (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
• Knowledge of laboratory testing for alkalinity, water hardness, stability index, free and total chlorine, total dissolved solids, pH, corrosion rates, phosphate, lead, copper, coliform bacteria, heterotrophic bacteria plate counts, and other water quality parameters
• Knowledge of English/metric conversions and formulas for area, volume, density, dosage, pressure, flow, detention time, chemical feed rates, and solution strength
• Knowledge of water treatment chemistry, including softening, neutralization, disinfection, corrosion reactions, and related processes
• Knowledge of biology, microbiology, and human health, including life cycles, pathogenic characteristics, and water treatment disinfection strategies for algae, bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other organisms
• Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and reporting
• Knowledge of Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, recreational water use, backflow prevention, and related systems

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksiteon a daily basis
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license clean driving record; you will be required to operate company vehicles on and offsite to multiple locations on campus, and the satellite campus

• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• While on-call, be able to respond on-site within an hour
• Skill with interpersonal relationships and the ability to work well with others in a professional manner
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and the ability to acquire new skills as needed
• Ability to read gages, charts, computer monitors, operations manuals, and colorimetric test results
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally, electronically, and in writing
• Ability to climb ladders, lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to hear warning alarms
• Knowledge of safety programs including confined space entry, falls, forklift, lockout, process safety and risk management, respirator, and chemical right to know
• Ability to work safely in or with high noise levels, extreme heat, dust, high places, exhaust from purge pumps, chemicals and their fumes (sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chlorine), fiber glass insulation, asbestos, welding hazards, cutting tools (power saws, grinders, drills, etc.), high pressure steam, hot condensate, high pressure distribution loop, and high speed rotating equipment

• This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.40 - $38.46 USD per hour.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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