Plant Operator II
Plant Operator II
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Why join our team
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.
Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical dental and vision benefits 401k paid time off tuition assistance learning and development opportunities employee assistance program and more. To learn more please visit
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Production and the Water Quality Compliance Planner the Plant Operator maintains monitors and operates production facilities and distribution system flows pressures and storage tank levels. These responsibilities require the utilization of remote computer monitoring and control equipment local control panel units and local equipment operational controls. The Plant Operator will assist the Superintendent of Production Water Quality Compliance Planner or the Production Foreman with all scheduled and unanticipated Plant maintenance tasks.
Work Performed:
- Operates the Runyon Treatment Plant using the SCADA control computer and the local control equipment as required.
- Operates and controls electric raw water well field motors pumps and valves to regulate flow of raw water into the treatment plant.
- Operates the electric high lift pumps at the Runyon Treatment Plant in order to meet the flow requirements for the City of Perth Amboy.
- Maintains and monitors the Perth Amboy distribution system pressures and water storage tank levels.
- Maintains and monitors water treatment process through the addition and adjustment of water treatment chemicals in order to meet changing raw water quality and clarifier sludge blanket levels.
- Operates the plant clarifiers and adjusts mixer speeds blow off valve timers flows and water treatment chemicals in order to maintain sludge blanket levels.
- Operates and controls the plant filtration system including flows backwash system and effluent turbidity monitoring.
- Performs laboratory testing as required to monitor water process. Testing data is entered onto the Operators shift report or other form supplied.
- Periodically collects process data and enters the information onto the shift report spreadsheet or by hand on the operational forms supplied.
- Performs Runyon Plant equipment and facilities maintenance checks as required.
- Responds to plant facilities and distribution system alarms emergencies and crisis situations through contact with on-call supervision and established emergency and crisis management procedures.
- Handles customer inquiries complaints and problems in a courteous and polite manner through contact with the posted on-call personnel.
- Will work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as scheduled. Note that some mandatory overtime may be required as necessary to maintain facility operations.
- Perform all duties required to maintain a clean safe and sanitary work area.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operting a water treatment facility desirable.
- Ability to obtain a T-1 water treatment license within four years of the date of employment.
- Must maintain a valid motor vehicle license.
- Ability to speak read write and understand English.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $47878 $71817 annually based on experience and qualifications.
- Total Rewards Package Includes: - Medical dental and vision coverage (effective first of the month after hire).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any and all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting standing walking stooping crouching or bending.
- The employee frequently lifts light or heavy objects uses tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed while indoors or outdoors sometimes in cold inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise dust dirt grease hazardous chemicals and machinery with moving parts.
- The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks goggles gloves etc.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
- Climbing ability.
- Visual acuity.
- Manual dexterity
- Normal hearing.
- Light lifting (40 pounds)
- Walking ability.
- Must be able to smell.
Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.
Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen pre-employment physical background check and have a valid drivers license.
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those applicants who are being considered for the position or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.
Middlesex Water Company and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job posting complies with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law effective June 1 2025 which mandates the disclosure of salary ranges benefits and other compensation in job advertisements.
Employment Type
Full-Time
