Water Treatment Specialist Jobs

ENGIE North America is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist, this role will be based on the University of Iowa Campus. Under the general direction of the Water Treatment Services Manager, or authorized representative, the Specialist will 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. 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.

Reporting to the Water Treatment Services Manager, this position is located in Iowa City, IA.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed

What you'll do:

• Perform flushing and disinfection as required to put new construction piping and systems into service
• Perform or coordinate equipment maintenance tasks as assigned
• 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
• 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

• All other duties as assigned by their supervisor
• 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
• Performs and/or coordinates general maintenance and calibration of water treatment equipment, to maintain maximum performance of equipment and processes
• 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

What You Bring:

• Two years of advanced education or training in Water Treatment, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent field of study preferred
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills and experience are desirable
• Certification by the State of Iowa as a Grade I, or higher, Water Treatment and/or Distribution Operator preferred
• Three (3) years of experience serving water treatment systems that include, but are not limited to: deionization, softening, reverse osmosis, disinfection, and de-chlorination preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required

• 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 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 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
• 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 chemistry including softening reactions, neutralization reactions, disinfection reactions, corrosion reactions, and other water treatment related processes
• Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software systems for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and report generation

• Skill with interpersonal relationships and the ability to work well with others in a professional manner

Additional Information / Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Possession of a valid state-issued driving license This position requires licensed operation of a company vehicle

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and the ability to acquire new skills as needed
• Ability to read gages, charts, computer monitors, operations manuals, and colorimetric test results

• Ability to hear warning alarms
• Ability to climb ladders, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and work in hazardous environments
• Ability to operate forklifts, trucks, and other motor vehicles
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally, electronically, and in writing

• 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
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications
• Ability to work safely in or with high noise levels, extreme heat, dust, high places, exhaust from purge pumps, chemicals and their fumes (sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chlorine), fiber glass insulation, asbestos, welding hazards, cutting tools (power saws, grinders, drills, etc.), high pressure steam, hot condensate, high pressure distribution loop, and high speed rotating equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 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:

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.

• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• Salary Range: $21.68– $34.76 USD, hourly
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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