What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Operator position at Pennichuck Water Works Inc.?
Our Company
Pennichuck Corporation is engaged primarily in the collection, storage, treatment, distribution and sale of potable water in southern and central New Hampshire. We have two business segments: regulated water utility operations and non-regulated water management services. This position is based in our treatment plant in Nashua, NH.
In this position, your primary responsibilities will include the operation, monitoring, controlling, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting of the water treatment processes at our plants, booster and well stations and/or water storage facilities. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate, monitor, control, test and troubleshoot the water treatment process at the Nashua Water Treatment Plant, a 24/7/365 operation.
- Travel assigned routes to perform routine inspection, calibration, sample collection and maintenance duties on booster stations, well stations and/or storage facilities and equipment to ensure the water systems remain working efficiently and within established standards of operation.
- Perform a variety of standardize testing and analysis to ensure optimal water quality and compliance with federal and state regulations and general water quality goals
- Travel to, inspect and maintain assigned storage tanks, dams or intake structures.
Qualifications for this position include
- Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply! We are seeking self-motivated candidates who are detail oriented and are interested in a career in environmentally focused industry.
- Possession of a Water Supply Treatment Certification I or the ability to attain this certification within 12 months of hire.
- Current possession of a Water Treatment Certification II is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in water treatment preferred or 1 2 years of higher education focusing on chemistry, biology, environmental science, or other related fields.
- Valid state drivers license in good standing.
Pennichuck offers a competitive benefit program. We are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.