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Plant Operator

Koniag Government Services
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2025
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently hiring Plant Operators in support of our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated wastewater pretreatment plant. The Operator will be required to ensure all equipment runs properly and all liquid chemical levels are within tolerance. The Operator should be familiar with working with wastewater treatment equipment, Pumps, Motors, Mixers, Tanks, Filter Presses, and PLC/SCADA control equipment. The Operator should be able to work both the day shift and the night shift on a rotational basis. The Operator will work under the direct supervision of a shift Supervisor at all times, and will also receive work directives and schedules from the Plant Manager.

The Plant Operator Will Need To Possess

  • High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • Four (4) years of experience in the operation of a wastewater pretreatment plant.
  • Shall be knowledgeable in how to use Human–Machine Interface (HMI)/ SCADA software which operates the applicable portions of the Plant. This software is run on various computer(s) that are located in the Plant office and in the plants.
  • Shall hold a current Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Class II or equivalent certification.
  • Shall be fluent in the English language, both verbally and in writing, and be able to read and understand English.
  • Shall be a U.S. citizen
  • Shall be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Candidate must be able to lift & carry 50lb bags of chemicals up stairs & climb ladders.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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