Water Treatment Operator

Opportunity Summary

The Long Ridge Energy Generation Facility is a modern single-shaft combined cycle power plant featuring the advanced GE 7HA.02 gas turbine, known for its high efficiency and output. Working in tandem with a steam turbine, hydrogen-cooled generator, and HRSG, the plant maximizes energy production through heat recovery and combined-cycle operations. With a 60

Hz configuration, the facility delivers a rated combined-cycle output of 485 megawatts.

• Responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operating condition of all equipment in the water treatment system.
• Work with the EHS Manager and O&M Manager to ensure plant operations comply with all regulatory limits.
• Perform routine water chemistry analyses and make necessary adjustments to ensure water quality standards are maintained as required by the facility OEMs.
• Monitor the plant’s water chemistry program and environmental effluents, making adjustments to improve efficiencies.
• Ensure water quality parameters are optimized to protect turbine components, condenser tubes, and HRSG pressure parts from scaling and corrosion.
• Monitor and maintain chemistry critical to the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator, ensuring safe and efficient cooling performance.
• Provide technical support for maintaining compliance with OEM specifications and industry best practices related to high-efficiency combined-cycle operations.
• Monitor and sample water to ensure compliance with the facility’s water discharge permit.
• Operate reverse osmosis (RO) systems, gravity sand filters, clarifiers, thickeners, filter presses, multi-media filters, and EDI units to meet the water demand of the power block.
• Perform laboratory testing of water using various instruments.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and repair liquid pumps, valves, air pumps, analyzers, and other water treatment system equipment.
• Maintain assigned logs for water treatment equipment.
• Report any abnormal or irregular conditions to the Lead O&M Technician during the progress of work, and take corrective measures as directed within the scope of operating instructions.
• Support maintenance personnel during scheduled outages, maintenance periods, and casualty events.
• Provide guidance in training operations personnel on water treatment procedures and system operation.
• Qualify as a power block auxiliary operator within one year of hire.
• Complete other tasks as required by the O&M Manager or Plant Manager.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

The Water Treatment Operator follows a modified DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, ensuring 24/7…