Position Purpose:
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and repair of pumps, motors,
treatment equipment, controls, and SCADA equipment. The Water Treatment Operator (WTO)
works with the Chief Operator, or independently, as the need arises. Maintain water production and
quality for public consumption. Ensures pumping combinations are conducted in the most
economical manner. Regulates system pressure, monitors booster stations and storage facilities,
and observes treatment conditions. The WTO shares the responsibility of maintaining production
data and chemical usage logs with the Chief Operator. The WTO is responsible for the collection and
tabulation of monthly data, including creating and modifying Excel files and E OPS which calculate
system data.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit all routine compliance related documents to the State.
- Perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Asset management.
- Repair, replace, and calibrate all process control equipment as necessary.
- Routinely perform pumping facility checkouts, including entering data, replenishing
chemical tanks, inspecting and maintaining pumping and treatment equipment, etc. - Work with Chief Operator and laboratory to remain compliant with sampling program.
- Collection of compliance samples, labels bottles and transports to laboratory for analysis.
- Monitor all charts, gauges and other operating equipment as directed.
- Ensure water quality meets minimum requirements as established for plant being operated,
including calculate chemical feed rate required, calibrating chemical feed equipment and
adjusting chemical feed rate as indicated by lab tests or supervisor. - Maintain good housekeeping procedures at the wells and treatment buildings.
- Perform routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
- Ensure that pumping combinations are accomplished in the most economical manner or as
directed by the supervisor. - Comply with all organization safety procedures.
- Ability to work overtime if necessary.
- Ability to work a rotating after hours on call schedule.
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Computer skills: MS Office Suite – Google Workspace preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, practices, procedures and water quality monitoring practices.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to relate and interface with management and co workers.
- Must be able to work on call duties as needed.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Minimum Grade 1 Rhode Island Water Treatment Certification (T1).
- Ability to obtain a Grade 1 Rhode Island Distribution Operators Certification (D1) within one year of hire.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.