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Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (DRC) to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (DRC) is responsible for operating, overseeing, and performing preventative maintenance under general supervision on Water Treatment Plants.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on small conventional rapid sand filter plant and reverse osmosis system under general supervision on rotating shifts, as needed.
• Adjusts chemical doses in response to changing water quality parameters, accurately keeps operating records, and adjusts plant processes.
• Collects water samples and accurately performs routine chlorine, turbidity and coliform analysis.
• Performs bacteria testing utilizing the Colilert System.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to water plant equipment including, but not limited to, chemical injection pumps and analytical equipment.
• Learns and adheres to all water quality regulations and company policies.
• Assists maintenance staffs identify and repair major mechanical problems.
• Cleans and organizes the plant, keeps the process running smoothly, rotates shifts, may be the sole operator on shift, utilizes time effectively and efficiently, and is alert and responsible to anticipate problems.
• Plans and executes all work in a safe manor at all times.
• Orients new employees to the plant, and leads and mentors less experienced personnel.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of work situations and problems encountered.
• Adheres to Company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge to use mathematics to perform simple calculations required for the job.
• Ability to use logic in troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to perform consistent high-quality laboratory work.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to recognize and initiate process improvements.
• Ability to work under general supervision independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to work in harmony with all personnel.
• Ability to promote strong teamwork.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English.

Experience & Education

The DRC operator shall have at least five years of work experience in the operations and maintenance of facultative stabilization ponds/aerated treatment ponds and completed courses in wastewater system operations and maintenance.

The DRC operator must have at least a valid and current wastewater grade II or III operator license in any states or territories of the United States.

The wastewater operator license can be substituted with at least five years’ work experience in wastewater plant operations, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related sciences from an accredited university or college, and training in the following subjects:

• a) basic wastewater treatment plant design;
• b) wastewater treatment plant operations;
• c) basic maintenance/calibration of plant controls & equipment;
• d) wastewater treatment principles;
• e) wastewater sampling and analysis; and
• f) wastewater plant/systems documentation & reporting requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• The incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear to understand instructions, provide information and respond to safety warnings.
• Must be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, smell, work on scaffolding and ladders and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and lift and/or move heavier objects with assistance.
• Performs duties in a tropical environment where exposure to conditions of high heat and humidity are expected.

• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on small conventional rapid sand filter plant and reverse osmosis system under general supervision on rotating shifts, as needed.
• Adjusts chemical doses in response to changing water quality parameters, accurately keeps operating records, and adjusts plant processes.
• Collects water samples and accurately performs routine chlorine, turbidity and coliform analysis.
• Performs bacteria testing utilizing the Colilert System.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to water plant equipment including, but not limited to, chemical injection pumps and analytical equipment.
• Learns and adheres to all water quality regulations and company policies.
• Assists maintenance staffs identify and repair major mechanical problems.
• Cleans and organizes the plant, keeps the process running smoothly, rotates shifts, may be the sole operator on shift, utilizes time effectively and efficiently, and is alert to anticipate problems.
• Plans and executes all work in a safe manor at all times.
• Orients new employees to the plant, and leads and mentors less experienced personnel.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of work situations and problems encountered.
• Adheres to Company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge to use mathematics to perform simple calculations required for the job.
• Ability to use logic in troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to perform consistent high-quality laboratory work.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to recognize and initiate process improvements.
• Ability to work under general supervision independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to work in harmony with all personnel.
• Ability to promote strong teamwork.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English.

• At least five years of work experience in the operations and maintenance of facultative stabilization ponds/aerated treatment ponds and completed courses in wastewater system operations and maintenance.
• At least a valid and current wastewater grade II or III operator license in any states or territories of the United States.
• (Substitution) At least five years’ work experience in wastewater plant operations, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related sciences from an accredited university or college, and training in basic wastewater treatment plant design, wastewater treatment plant operations, basic maintenance/calibration of plant controls & equipment, wastewater treatment principles, wastewater sampling and analysis, and wastewater plant/systems documentation & reporting requirements.