Operator I or II, Water

We are hiring a Full Time, Permanent position in EPCOR's White Tanks Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, AZ.

This individual will work at EPCOR's largest surface water treatment plant in Arizona. Operator will perform plant operations duties including checking, troubleshooting and improving water production facility, process control, maintaining equipment, chemical handling, as well as system sampling and lab work to ensure treated water meets County, State and EPA quality standards. Conducts various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculates chemical feed rates and changes pump settings as needed.

Monitors and operates telemetry systems, and completes maintenance and operations records.

• Receive job assignments through work orders and verbal instructions from Operations Foreman or Operations Supervisor, and is expected to carry projects through to completion with limited supervision.
• This individual will perform skilled work involving the operation and maintenance of the White Tanks surface water treatment facility.
• Participates through hands-on work, prioritizes assignments and decides what equipment and materials are needed to accomplish them.
• Must be able to read and interpret water facility plans and lab data.

Must have some working knowledge or interest in learning about all of the various aspects of surface water treatment operations including:

• Water treatment and water distribution systems
• Safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in water
• Ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations
• Process control and laboratory procedures
• Procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to assigned area of responsibility.
• Experience in the use of computer spreadsheet programs and data collection software.
• Ability to use both hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform standardized water quality tests; familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices.
• May be required to move heavy objects
• Able to continually lift, bend, climb stairs and work with mechanical hand tools
• Able to work rotating schedules, nights, and weekends
• Must be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.

• Candidates must have one (1) years’ experience in the operation of a surface water treatment plant and ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certification.
• An ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certification would be a plus, but not required.

• Candidates must have two (2) years’ experience in the operation of a surface water treatment plant and ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment certification.
• An ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certification would be a plus, but not required.

• This person must be dependable, reliable and self-directed.
• HS Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• An Arizona Class B driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement is preferred.
• Must be able to be at work every day on time and able to work rotating schedules.
• Able to work rotating schedules, nights, and weekends.
• Individuals filling this position must operate Company owned vehicles in a safe manner, and have a valid Arizona driver’s license with good driving record.

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