Sr Operator, Water Treatment

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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, American Water keeps life flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations. Our workforce of approximately 7,000 professionals leverages significant expertise and the national scale to achieve excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

• Operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment, processing, disposal, and testing equipment in facilities to permit operational requirements.
• Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and lead the work of others.

• Safety – demonstrate and enforce practices that are consistent with the goal of zero accidents and injuries; adhere to all safety policies and procedures; assist in operations of office with required focus on all aspects of safety. (15%)
• Training – employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, Safety, OSHA, and Quality Training; team leader/supervisory training;
  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II. (10%)
• Perform field tests to pace chemical dosages for process controls or alter unit processes; collect samples according to schedule; prepare chemical solutions and service automatic samplers; monitor process chemical supplies and recommend reorder. (15%)
• Efficiently operate all equipment in facility – pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, conveyors, blowers, belt presses, processing filters, etc. (15%)
• Ensure all operating personnel implement standard operating procedures for all associated plant processes; take corrective action when test results are outside acceptable ranges, including changing process control, biological system, and feed rates of chemicals. (20%)
• Respond to requests, inquiries, or complaints; promptly inform Area or Facility Manager of potential risk situations. Tasks performed by subordinates are periodically checked for quality and accuracy. (25%)

• Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of modern water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water and wastewater systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout, location, and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems and of the treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment of modern water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment, including environmental law and contract law as applicable.
• Must have broad knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Must understand the working principle behind a computerized maintenance management program.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least five (5) years of experience in water and/or wastewater systems and treatment.
• May be required to work indoors or outdoors during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Standing 25%; walking 75% for as many as 5 miles per shift; required to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Able to lift or move up to 50-60 pounds.
• May be exposed to possible operational hazards including fumes and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, slippery surfaces, water/wastewater hazards and electrical equipment.

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.