Facility Plant Operator

HKA Enterprises is unable to support C2C. 3 rd party submissions and C2C requests will not be considered for any positions.

HKA is working on behalf of Jacobs, and this role is to support Jacobs work through HKA

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Certification at a level required by the State in which the project is located

Three years of experience in either of the following;

operating water/wastewater treatment plants

utility mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration mechanic

The ability to demonstrate the advanced skills in the field of plant operations.

Independent decision making and judgement in the performance of all duties.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of previous Utility Plant experience with familiarity of the principles and practices of Utility Plant operations; operating principles of chillers, compressors, cooling towers, building management systems, water distribution systems, emergency generators and fire pumps, water treatment programs; valves, pumps, and motors; safe work practices

3-5 years of previous Water/Waste Treatment Plant experience familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices

Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CMMS and data management systems, and be able to operate plant PLCs and SCADA systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to service equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, push a push-type mower; wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities:

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds, or is working towards, intermediate level water/wastewater treatment certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.

Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution and/or treatment systems.

Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems

Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures

Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures

Monitors, utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to assure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation.

Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatment, industrial discharges, plant influent, process, effluent and biosolids

Processes, hauls, and applies biosolids in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements

Makes entries in plant logs

Attends and conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc

Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel

Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition.

Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Performs other duties as required