Senior Shift Operator

　　Greenwich, CT, US, 06830

　　Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 700,000 people in 58 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.

　　A job is available in the Southern Division Supply Operations for a Shift Operator. Applicant must be able to work Monday through Friday from 0700 hrs. to 1530 hrs, must be available to work overtime and will be required to work in the stand-by rotation. This position is based at the Putnum WTP. Candidates should have four (4) years experience in the operation and maintenance of supply, pumping, and treatment facilities or comparable experience and as a minimum possess a high school diploma. Applicant must understand the fundamental and applied knowledge of water treatment processes including coagulation, clarification, filtration, oxidation, and disinfection and the ability to operate our dewatering centrifuge and water treatment plants. A CT Class IV water treatment plant operator certification is required for this position.

　　Position requirements are as follows:

　　• Maintain, operate, and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and other equipment under general direction of Chief Operator to assure optimum plant performance.

　　• Collect water samples and perform chemical and physical laboratory testing such as turbidity, pH, and UV254 ; review and interpret information and data with Chief Operator to ensure water quality and resolve process control issues.

　　• Monitor and operate treatment plant and distribution facilities PLC based control and data acquisition system.

　　• Operate and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment such as controllers, automatic monitors, recorders, and standby power systems.

　　• Maintain, operate, and adjust gatehouse valves, screens, grates, reservoirs and related appurtenance.

　　• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities on all equipment associated with facility.

　　• Perform general plant maintenance and housekeeping.

　　• 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 possess a working knowledge and understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.

　　Job is classified as a Union Hourly Grade 9 position with a rate range that has a training wage of $36.68 and a maximum wage of $44.16 per hour, the target for a seasoned employee in this position. Successful candidate will move through Step 1 through 9 of the range at 6-month intervals with satisfactory performance to the maximum salary. Applicant must obtain a Class 4 Water Treatment license within four (4) years of eligibility. If incumbent does not have the licensing required of this position, the applicant will be hired at a Grade 8 training wage. If you are interested in the above-mentioned position, please apply through Success Factors, no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, January 12, 2023.

　　Any employee who has applied for and accepted a new position will not be allowed to apply for another position for a period of six months from the date of accepting the new position. 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.

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　　Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, a subsidiary of Eversource, is the public water supply company for approximately 236,000 customer accounts or more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

　　We are the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and are among the seven largest in the U.S. 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.