Water Operator

Position Summary

I-2-I Solutions is seeking an experienced, certified Potable and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to support the operation of the potable water and wastewater treatment systems at Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, Pennsylvania (892 Skyline Road Stoystown, PA 15562).

The selected operator will be responsible for routine operation, monitoring, testing, maintenance, sampling, regulatory compliance, and operational reporting for both systems. The operator will serve as the certified operator responsible for process-control decisions and will help ensure continued compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements, the facility's NPDES permit, and potable-water permit requirements.

This position requires an operator who can work independently, maintain accurate operational records, recognize abnormal operating conditions, and respond appropriately to treatment or compliance issues.

Candidates must hold the licenses required to operate the facility under Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements:

• Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Operator License —
  minimum Class D

• Pennsylvania Wastewater Subclass 1 – Activated Sludge

• Pennsylvania Potable Water Operator License

Candidates currently certified in another state may be considered if they are eligible to obtain Pennsylvania certification through reciprocity; however, Pennsylvania certification must be obtained and effective before beginning plant operations.

Applicants should provide copies or details of their current operator licenses when applying.

The Water Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the potable and wastewater treatment systems, including:

• Operate and monitor the potable water and wastewater treatment plants.

• Perform routine plant inspections and operational maintenance.

• Perform required daily operating tests and document results.

• Monitor treatment processes and make process-control decisions as required.

• Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania DEP requirements and applicable facility permits.

• Monitor potable-water treatment, including chlorination and other treatment processes.

• Monitor wastewater treatment processes, including the extended-aeration activated-sludge system.

• Perform or coordinate wastewater monitoring for parameters required under the facility's NPDES permit.

• Collect and prepare water and wastewater samples for laboratory analysis.

• Maintain proper sample documentation and coordinate laboratory submissions.

• Review analytical results and identify potential compliance concerns.

• Prepare information required for monthly operating reports.

• Assist with preparation of Discharge Monitoring Reports and potable-water compliance documentation.

• Maintain complete and accurate operating, testing, sampling, maintenance, and compliance records.

• Immediately identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions or potential permit violations.

• Investigate noncompliant results, determine probable causes, and implement appropriate operational corrective actions within the operator's authority.

• Notify I-2-I management and designated Government personnel of compliance issues in accordance with established reporting requirements.

• Identify equipment or facility conditions requiring repair and communicate those needs for corrective action.

• Maintain treatment and testing areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Monitor chemical and operational supply requirements and provide sufficient advance notice when additional supplies are needed.

• Follow applicable OSHA, Pennsylvania DEP, NPS, environmental, safety, and health requirements.

• Use and maintain required personal protective equipment.

• Provide basic instruction and guidance to designated NPS personnel regarding visual monitoring, instrumentation readings, sample collection, abnormal operating conditions, and emergency procedures.

• Participate in project meetings and communicate clearly with I-2-I management and Government representatives.

The position supports two treatment systems located at Flight 93 National Memorial.

The potable water system includes a…