Water Treatment Specialist Job at ENGIE North America Inc.
What you’ll do:
- Under the general direction of the Water Treatment Services Manager, or authorized representative, monitor, operate and maintain water treatment systems providing specialized finished water for meeting customers’ operational needs
- Systems served include community water, high quality water, pools and spas, hot and cold building loops
- Processes include water softening, filtration, reverse osmosis, deionization, distillation, and ultraviolet disinfection
- Perform flushing and disinfection as required to put new construction piping and systems into service
- Perform sampling and chemical treatment to meet NPDES permit discharge requirements
- Conduct water quality sampling and record operational parameters to ensure quality water is delivered and identify maintenance needs to keep systems operating effectively and efficiently
- Perform or coordinate equipment maintenance tasks as assigned
- Collects and prepares water samples for tests to be performed by outside agencies, as required by law, including State Hygienic Laboratory, Iowa Department of Environmental Quality, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Water Plant Operation Certification Board, Iowa Department of Health, Iowa Department of Environmental Health
- Performs and/or coordinates general maintenance and calibration of water treatment equipment, to maintain maximum performance of equipment and processes
- Inputs data obtained from monitoring into computer-based systems for the purpose of determining and tracking the water quantity and quality produced and determining maintenance needs, including development of preventative maintenance schedules
- Completes tasks as assigned and scheduled, maintaining accurate records of time and materials spent to provide services, utilizing the company’s work order management system
- All other duties as assigned by their supervisor
What you bring:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 3 – 5 years of experience serving water treatment systems that include, but are not limited to: deionization, softening, reverse osmosis, disinfection, and de-chlorination
- Certification by the State of Iowa as a Grade I, or higher, Certified Water Plant Operator
- Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills and experience are desirable
- Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures including tests for alkalinity, water hardness, stability index, free and total chlorine, total dissolved solids, pH, corrosion rates, phosphate, lead, copper, coliform bacteria, heterotrophic bacteria plate counts, and other water testing procedures
- Knowledge of mathematics including English/Metric system conversion factors and formulas for area, volume, density, dosage, pressure, flow, detention time, chemical feed rates, and solution strength
- Knowledge of chemistry including softening reactions, neutralization reactions, disinfection reactions, corrosion reactions, and other water treatment related processes
- Knowledge of biology, microbiology, and human health including the life cycles, pathogenic characteristics, and water treatment disinfection strategies for algae, bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other organisms
- Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software systems for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and report generation
- Knowledge of safety programs including confined space entry, falls, forklift, lockout, process safety and risk management, respirator, and chemical right to know
- Knowledge of Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, recreational water use, backflow prevention, and related water systems
- Skill with interpersonal relationships and the ability to work well with others in a professional manner.
Additional Information/Conditions:
- For this position, you must have evidence of right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a company computer, calculator
- Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs
- Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
Iowa: (remove if position will not be posted in University of Iowa)
In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
Nearest Major Market: Iowa City
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