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

New Mexico Level III certification in water

Minimum of three years experience in water operations

Possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of water analyses and arsenic removal and sewage analyses

Four years experience in operating water treatment plants

College level experience

Knowledge of principles of supervision and training

A working knowledge of instrumentation and controls, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Knowledge of computer software including development of spreadsheets and word processing documents and entering information to data management 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, airborne 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 read blueprints; 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, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; carry a 50-pound toolbox up a flight of stairs; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities:

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water production, treatment and distribution system including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position requires a New Mexico Level III or IV certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water treatment and/or distribution system

Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRVs and water meters

Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

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

Operation of instrumentation and controls, and SCADA

Diagnoses operating problems and performs necessary corrective action during work shift

Inspects equipment, oversees maintenance and initiates needed repairs

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

Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel

Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures

Participate in, and assist with, the training of Operators

Conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc.

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures

Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner

Understands and carries out oral and written directions

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work

Performs other duties as required