Water Treatment Technician

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is committed to delivering safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services across a wide footprint. We value environmental stewardship and a dedicated workforce.

• Safely and effectively operate, maintain, monitor and/or control all water treatment plant equipment and processes, including plant generators, electrical controls and various distribution system equipment.
• Ensure that daily work complies with Ohio EPA and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulatory requirements for operations.
• Ensure that daily work complies with all established company safety policies.
• Capture all work performed in the Maintenance Connection asset management program per company policies.
• Directly, and/or via SCADA system, operate, maintain, read, interpret, and record as directed all instruments at the plant and remote locations.
• Make adjustments to treatment and/or pumping to maintain water quality and quantity standards.
• Monitor and control the SCADA system for effective operation of the Ashtabula water system.
• React accordingly to various pumping schemes, main breaks, and operational changes and advise supervisors on potential emergencies.
• Perform assigned lab testing (wet chemistry) and sampling as directed in accordance with Ohio EPA certification requirements.
• Perform assigned inspections of water treatment plant apparatus and equipment as directed.
• Assist the Division Mechanic with routine and emergency maintenance of facilities as required.
• Communicate records and maintain relevant information regarding treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned, and ensure the security of water utility structures and property.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and regularly address internal and external customer requirements; serve as after‑hours dispatch for emergencies within the system and diagnose issues appropriately.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Candidate must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and for scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Must be proficient at using computer/tablet Windows‑based applications.
• Must hold an OEPA Class I Water certificate or obtain one within the specified timeframe (2 years).
• Must obtain a provisional Laboratory certification within 2 months and an Operational Laboratory certification within 6 months after receipt of the provisional certificate.
• Must hold a Class II Ohio EPA Water Certificate for 4 years.
• Must have a satisfactory work record (no more than one disciplinary occurrence in the last three years).
• Company may require the employee to pass reasonable tests – oral, written, or practical – to determine qualifications.

Production Manager

Aqua is an Equal Opportunity / Affi mative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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