Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Train utility staff on routine tasks related to the operation and/or maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities
• Assist with maintaining plant compliance with PADEP standards and requirements
• Ensure plant safety and sanitary requirements
• Provide guidance on how to operate and maintain water and/or wastewater treatment equipment
• Provide guidance to treatment and equipment adjustments below-standard variances are detected
• Detect and report atypical conditions, such as: damaged, malfunctioning, and tampered meters, detecting and reporting leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards
• Assess, review, and update existing job plans for equipment management
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of a water and/or wastewater utility
• Experience managing maintenance of assets
• The ability to travel to and from the job site as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 years mechanical experience
• Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations
• Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data
• Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses for flow rates and proper treatment
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.