Woodard & Curran · 3 days ago
Water Treatment and Distribution Operator
Lisbon, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$28/hr - $33/hr
5+ years expWoodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental solutions. They are seeking a full-time Water Treatment and Distribution Operator for the Lisbon Water Department, responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of drinking water treatment and distribution systems while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Participate in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of the department’s drinking water treatment and distribution systems
Work alongside a team of 4
Maintain 100% compliance through daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system
Coordinate and communicate with operations staff, client representatives, regulators, contractors, and assigned engineering firms
Ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, and implementation of a predictive maintenance management program
Administer and implement all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, and alarm events
Prepare reports for regulators, clients, and the firm
Manage the budget of the project and the scope and schedule of contractual obligations
Work comfortably in a self-directed environment with minimal daily supervision
Participate in an “on call” rotation for system coverage outside normal workday hours and respond to emergency situations
Qualification
Required
Must possess a minimum of a Maine Class 1 Operator-in-Training Treatment and Class 1 Operator-in-Training Distribution Operator Licenses – and possess the ability to acquire Maine Class 2 Full Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses the within 2 years
High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid Maine driver's license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Familiarity with water treatment and distribution system processes with aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance
Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment
Preferred
1-3 years' experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred
Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems
Participation directly in, and to a significant extent, management of the operation, maintenance, and repair of drinking water facilities throughout the last 5 years
Experience managing a minimum of 2 staff
Benefits
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short and long term disability
Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Company
Woodard & Curran
Woodard & Curran is an integrated science, engineering, and operations firm that provides water and environmental services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.14M2021-09-24Series Unknown· $7.14M
Leadership Team
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Alyson Watson
Chief Executive Officer
Frank Cavaleri
Vice President
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