Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager jobs in New Jersey

NJDWSC has an immediate opening at our offices in Wanaque, NJ, for a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join the Operations department. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the continued reliable delivery of the highest-quality potable water to Northern New Jersey.

*Previous Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment experience highly preferred.

Treatment Plant Operator Essential Functions:

· Under general supervision, this position operates, adjusts, regulates, and maintains sodium hypochlorite feed systems, lime systems, coagulant pumps, potassium permanganate, polymer feeders and all other chemical systems, flowmeters and mechanical equipment, monitors, operates and controls treatment plant processes through a centralized computer system, including monitoring of all set points and computer adjustments, changes in equipment process and treatment including chemical additions, plant flows, plant levels, low lift pump control and filter operations, monitoring and controlling of remote pump stations and chemical feed stations, residuals removal utilizing the SCADA system and the handling of equipment designed to assure water quality standards.

· Regularly monitor SCADA to identify trends and detect emerging problems.

· Determine scope and severity of treatment plant alarms, which would require the attention of a supervisor and be able to communicate any issues to supervisory staff.

· Complete work orders as generated and assigned.

· Ensure that the water quality from the treatment facility meets or exceeds the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the requirements of the State of New Jersey, and Company standards.

· Monitors data in the distribution system and makes chemical dosage changes accordingly.

· This position analyzes and records the color, turbidity, pH, chlorine residual and manganese of all treatment process to meet required standards.

· Monitor dewatering of water treatment residuals and related facets of the Commissions Residual Treatment Facility.

· Will perform related work as required.

· Under general supervision, Performs scheduled preventative maintenance work orders.

· Takes readings of various gauges and records those readings, off-loading of chemical deliveries on site and at remote facilities, monitoring of the Commissions Residual Treatment Facility remotely and at site, will perform all related work as required.

· Must be prepared to work overtime when necessary.

Required Education and Qualifications:

· High School degree or GED/equivalent is required.

· Valid New Jersey Driver’s License is required.

· Previous Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment experience highly preferred.

· T-1 License required - Applicants must possess a valid NJ DEP Waste Water Treatment Operator License T-1, or be able to achieve same within 24 months of hiring.

· Shift work, including weekends and holidays is required in a 24/7 operations environment.

· Positive professional attitude.

· Respect for the importance and magnitude of the work.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment, cooperating with multiple layers of management.

· Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.

· Participate in all necessary training including Confined Space Entry, DPCC/DCR, Right to Know and other related training.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 75 pound bags of various chemicals.

· Ability to walk and complete hourly rounds of a large scale treatment plant.

· Must have the full ability to ascend and descend three flights of stairs on a repetitive basis.

· Be free from any limitation which would impair the proper performance of essential duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.

· Ability to bend, twist, squat, crouch, kneel, reach and work in confined spaces.

· Ability to work around various chemicals used in the treatment of water.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person