Wastewater Specialist
Posted Date: Sep 23, 2024
Location: Sheridan, IN, US, 46069
Company: American Water Works Company Inc
Requisition ID: 107027
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
Responsible for the daily maintenance and duties of the wastewater plant, including scrubbing and maintaining both main and secondary clarifiers, chlorine contact tank, and plant effluent outfall and aeration basin as needed. Assisting plant operator in obtaining daily samples, lab work, and compliance documentation. Working with contractors and maintaining lift stations and sewer manholes. Also tracking all chemicals and notifying operator and Supervisor of deliveries. Perform assignments in water as needed for production and distribution.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for all aspects of the wastewater plant & collection system, but not limited to servicing and maintaining all plant equipment, i.e., pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, and treatment train process control equipment. Collecting lab samples, maintaining equipment service records, organizing work area, assigned vehicle, and maintenance buildings. Also maintaining plant grounds and buildings.
- Perform assignments in water as needed including maintaining chemical feed equipment, pumps, motors, blowers, and treatment train process control equipment.
- Locating, meter installation, meter reading, speaking with customers, data logs, any distribution maintenance requirements.
Knowledge/Skills
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic hand tools.
Experience/Education
High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
Travel Requirements
Primary Work is in Sheridan IN, with limited travel within the state to attend training, meetings, etc.
Certifications & Licenses
- Indiana Wastewater Class I license preferred or the ability to obtain within company guidelines.
- Valid drivers license required.
Competencies
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