Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

BROAD FUNCTION:

This position works under general supervisory direction in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of a variety of equipment and facilities that supply, treat, pump, store, and distribute water. Application of knowledge and abilities in water treatment process, PLC based control systems, and mechanical concepts is imperative to ensure a high quality product while establishing and maintaining economic efficiencies. Organize work schedules and projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

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• Maintain, operate, and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment and schedule maintenance related to these accoutrements in order to assure optimum plant performance.
• Conduct facility rounds including monitoring of chemical usage and supply, and assessment of equipment for proper operation.
• Collect water samples and perform chemical and physical laboratory testing such as turbidity, pH, and UV254 ; review and interpret information and data to ensure water quality and resolve process control issues.
• Train and transfer knowledge of water treatment processes, including coagulation, clarification, filtration, oxidation, and disinfection to subordinate operators.
• Allocate resources and direct efforts to effectively complete projects and assignments.
• Interface with Process Engineer to review plant process functioning and participate in long term process evaluations.
• Monitor and operate treatment plant and distribution facility’s PLC based control and data acquisition system. Understand, troubleshoot, and implement plant flow and process control strategies.
• Operate and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment such as controllers, automatic monitors, recorders, and standby power systems.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of staff associated with assigned facility.
• Review and validate maintenance documentation, plant log and various quality reports.
• Operate a diverse assortment of mechanical and electrical tools, including test and calibration equipment, pneumatic tools, cutting, hand, and power tools.
• Insures all activities are in compliance with company and regulator mandated procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must be able to participate on a standby roster, and to work rotating, evening, and weekend shifts, including holidays.
• Possess ability to lift 100 pounds and ability to use respirator and SCBA equipment.
• Perform other various duties as assigned.

KNOW HOW (Education, Experience, Certification required, etc.)

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  Minimum of six (6) years in the operation and maintenance of supply, pumping, and treatment facilities.
• Connecticut Class IV Treatment Operator certification.
• Understanding of raw water quality parameters and the resultant implications for applicable treatment process strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of all state and federal drinking water quality, environmental discharge, and worker safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• High School diploma and appropriate technical training is required.
• Experience with the operation of personal computers.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING: (Situations are identical; similar; differing; variable; non-recurring)

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  Can identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment.

ACCOUNTABILITY (Assist others, share responsibility, fully responsible, direct others. {Also, if applicable, state dollar volume of assets controlled, and number of people supervised, directly and indirectly})

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  Accountable to the Manager Supply Operations for the completion and accuracy of assigned tasks.

Aquarion requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Aquarion’s HR department after a decision has been made about whether or not to make you a conditional offer of employment. Aquarion does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.