Filter Operator L423

Working out of the Raritan-Millstone WTP, performs operational, maintenance and laboratory testing procedures to ensure the successful processing of raw water to drinking water for human consumption. This position works a rotating shift schedule (days/afternoons/midnights) which includes working weekends and holidays.

• Operations:
  Daily activities include but are not limited to:
  • Receipt of chemical deliveries.
  • Record keeping (i.e., equipment run hours, chemical inventories and chemical dosages).
  • Operate communication equipment such as telephones, 2-way radios and cell phones.
  • Operation of chemical feed equipment (remotely and locally manually).
  • Filter operation (remotely and locally manually).
  • Conduct safety and security inspections; resolve or report any unsafe conditions or security concerns immediately.
  • Chemical transfers.
  • Receipt of chemical deliveries.
  • Chemical adjustments for process control.
• Maintenance:
  Daily activities include but are not limited to:
  • Chemical feed pump calibration checks.
  • Inspection of all water treatment equipment throughout the shift.
  • Completion of work orders through computerized maintenance management systems.
• Laboratory Procedure:
  Daily activities include but are not limited to:
  • Laboratory testing conducted hourly to confirm accuracy of process control analyzers. (For example; pH, turbidity, chloride, odor, color, alkalinity, chlorine, phosphoric acid, ammonia, fluoride).
  • Water sampling for bacteriological, DBP, VOC, SOC, nutrient and metals analysis.
  • Additional:
    Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Able to perform basic mathematical, algebraic and statistical calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, solving for an unknown and averaging) using a scientific calculator.
• Proficient in the use of a computer including all associated appurtenances.
• Able to make operational decisions/adjustments based upon information gathered via the distributed control system (SCADA), observation and water sample testing.
• Customer Service focused.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices applicable to area of responsibility, as well as state and federal regulations such as but not limited to arc flash, confined spaces, trenching and shoring and Competent Person responsibilities.
• Must possess or obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and complete annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher. A Filter House Operator must be able to act/participate as a responder in emergencies if called upon to do so.
• Must possess or obtain certifications for confined space entry, Lock out/Tag out and Arc Flash programs.
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all federal and state environmental and drinking water regulations associated with job responsibilities.
• Must be able to inspect and use a respirator and SCBA.
• Must be clean shaven at all times while on duty.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for the safe completion of assigned responsibilities.

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• This position requires a NJ DEP T-2 license.
• If a successful bidder does not possess a license upon entering the position the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain a NJ DEP T-1 license. After obtaining a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee must progress on to a NJ DEP T-2 license.
• If the T-1 license is obtained before the three (3) year period allotted for obtaining that license expires whatever remaining time is left will be added to the time period allotted toward acquiring the T-2 license.
• A NJ DEP T-2 license must be obtained within three (3) years of obtaining the T-1 license. As stated above any time remaining from the period allotted to obtain the T-1 license will be added to the T-2 license timeline.
• The total cumulative time to obtain both the NJ DEP T-1 and T-2 license is six (6) years from the position start date.
• If an employee enters the position with a NJ DEP T-1 license the employee will be granted up to three (3) years to obtain the NJ DEP T-2 license.
• Once obtained the license(s) must be maintained through re-certifications.
• If the treatment license is not obtained, lost or revoked for any reason at any time, the employee will be displaced from the position and will not be eligible for any Production position until the required license is obtained/reinstated, or the thirty-six (36) month stay out period has expired. The thirty-six (36) month stay out period begins to accrue on the date that the employee vacates the position requiring the license.
• The employee is personally responsible for maintaining the good standing of his/her license(s).
• Rotating shifts (days/afternoons/overnights), which include working holidays and weekends.
• When operating the employee must remain at position until relieved by another trained Filter House Operator, OMM, or Supervisor.
• Must verbally convey operating…