Water Plant Operator

Water Plant OperatorH 2 O Innovation provides public works management services & operations assistance for water & wastewater treatment plants to municipalities, government organizations, and businesses across North America. H 2 O is currently seeking a Water Plant Operator to join our team in Pascagoula, MS. The Water Plant Operator is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance and repair of the municipal water treatment plant to ensure safe, reliable and compliant drinking water. This position requires adherence to state and federal regulations and the ability to respond to operational issues and emergencies.The BenefitsOverall remuneration includes:Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & TelemedicineHealth Savings AccountLife Insurance401K Retirement Plan with Employer ContributionsPaid Vacation & Sick DaysPaid HolidaysKey ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor water treatment plant equipment, systems and processesPerform routine testing and analysis of water samples to ensure compliance with state and federal regulationsAdjust chemical feed rates and treatment processes as neededMaintain accurate operational logs, reports and recordsInspect, troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on plant equipmentRespond to alarms, emergencies and after-hours call-outs as requiredFollow all safety procedures and regulatory requirementsAssist with plant cleaning, upkeep and general maintenanceCoordinate with supervisors and other staff to ensure efficient operationsReplace chlorine cylinders when neededKnowledge of work hazards and safety precautions, especially in handling hazardous chemicalsMonitor flows and chlorine residualsThe Skills We Are Looking ForHigh School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's LicensePossess or have ability to obtain a State Water Plant Operator certification within a (1) year timeframeAbility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call schedulesThe successful candidate will have to pass a background check which includes criminal background & motor vehicle report checks, as well as drug & alcohol screenings.