Water Treatment Plant Operator

Water Treatment Plant Operator

What this job involves: As a Water Treatment Plant Operator at JLL you will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment within a team environment while ensuring the highest level of professionalism and meeting clients needs. This role requires you to protect and improve the value of client assets while ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. Youll execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs define and implement maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime and continuously evaluate current maintenance operations and reliability methods while implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and value-maximizing performance that reflects JLLs commitment to critical infrastructure management and operational excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Water Treatment Plant Management:

Under limited supervision working alone assume full responsibility for safe and efficient operating monitoring and maintaining of Water treatment plant

Ensure continuous operation of water treatment systems while maintaining optimal performance and regulatory compliance

Monitor all treatment processes chemical feed systems and equipment operations for comprehensive plant management

Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability and optimal water quality

May be called upon to assist lower or higher classified personnel and perform assignments for which you are trained and have resources to do safely

Operations and Maintenance:

Maintain daily logs of operation maintenance and safety activities including test results instrument readings and details of equipment malfunctions

Document maintenance work and system performance for comprehensive operational tracking and compliance reporting

Perform basic operator preventive maintenance tasks while providing work direction to maintenance workers

Execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs to ensure optimal system performance and longevity

Continuously evaluate current maintenance operations and reliability methods and implement changes to enhance effectiveness

Inventory and Supply Management:

Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building and water treatment systems

Prepare and submit purchase order requests while developing sources for stock materials

Perform periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions for optimal resource management

Maintain chemical inventory and ensure proper storage and handling procedures for safe operations

Contractor and Vendor Oversight:

Oversee activities of contractors working within Water treatment plant as representatives of building or tenant operations

Coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance and system upgrades

Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

Identify safety hazards within building and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in safe environment

Implement administer and manage safety training programs for comprehensive workplace safety

Ensure compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines as they relate to operation of buildings infrastructure

Alert management of building discrepancies and potential compliance issues

Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines

Documentation and Training:

Develop procedures and operating plans while ensuring proper labeling of all equipment

Maintain documentation mandated for maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal State or Local law

Provide training and support aimed at expanding capabilities of staff through hands-on instruction

Demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments while giving instruction in basic maintenance and safety procedures

Recommend relevant outside training courses for enrollment while instilling overall level of professionalism

Required Qualifications:

Licensing and Certification: Must have minimum N-1 License issued by State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Industry as required by state local or other government regulations

Will be required to satisfactorily complete training courses and state licensing requirements

Maintain current licensing and pursue additional certifications as required for water treatment operations

Education:

Must be high school graduate or possess high school equivalence certificate

Additional technical training in water treatment or related field preferred

Physical Requirements:

Will be required to lift 50 lbs. climb ladders/scaffolding bend/twist body and stand for long periods of time

Ability to work in various environmental conditions including confined spaces and around mechanical equipment

Manual dexterity for precision work with treatment equipment and instrumentation

Schedule Requirements:

Will be required to work rotating shift including nights weekends and holidays

Includes covering additional shifts as needed for continuous plant operations

Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and equipment failures outside regular hours

Professional Skills:

Strong attention to detail for accurate monitoring and documentation of treatment processes

Problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and process issues

Communication skills for effective coordination with team members and management

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in water treatment plant operations or related utility operations

Knowledge of water chemistry and treatment processes

Experience with SCADA systems and automated control systems

Understanding of environmental regulations and water quality standards

Mechanical aptitude with experience in equipment maintenance and repair

Location: New Jersey Water Treatment Facility