Water Plant Operator (R/O) - Overseas
Chugach Government Solutions
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Island, KY
Chugach Government Solutions
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Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) and subsidiaries…
Our Mission is to set the standard for first-class business services in the global market. We offer an exciting work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.
CGS is a unique organization, capable of meeting the needs of the government through a long-range program of business planning, training, and sound business practices. CGS is the federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach), one of the twelve original Native Regional Corporations formed under the Alaska Natives Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Chugach is privately owned by Alaska Natives, and stock is not publicly traded.
CGS is a seasoned government contractor providing a wide span of services to our federal customers with over 25 years of experience in the industry. We seek consistency in quality and actively innovate, finding new ways of doing business that adds value to our customers. CGS currently operates on Department of Defense installations sprinkled across the United States and at OCONUS locations spread across the globe. With 12 subsidiaries specializing in facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education services, CGS offers a unique depth of services equipped to support the most critical missions.
Shareholder Hire Preference.
Preference shall be given to eligible and qualified Chugach shareholders, spouses and descendants, and shareholders of other Alaska Native Corporations. Chugach makes every effort to identify, hire, train, and promote shareholders. Chugach is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. CGS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Summary/General Description of Job:
The Water Plant Operator controls and maintains treatment plant equipment to clarify and disinfect water for human consumption.Performs laboratory tests for operational strategy and adjusts chemical feed rate settings to ensure compliance with EPA Primary/Secondary Drinking Water Standards.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water source into treatment plant and monitors all operational gauges to ensure proper plant operation.
• Tests water samples to determine pH, iron, manganese, free chlorine, and turbidity, using pH meter, colorimeter, and turbidity meters.
• Records data, such as water flow meters, chlorine feed rate settings, turbidity, and other lab tests.
• Injects specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine and potassium permanganate into water and makes necessary feed rate adjustments as water quality changes.
• Starts agitators to mix potassium permanganate and replenishes solution barrels when necessary.
• Pumps clarified and disinfected water into water storage tanks and distribution mains.
• Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and water storage tank levels.
• Backwashes filters when head loss is 6 – 10 psi differential or at a minimum every 96-hours.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Operates portable water-purification plant to supply drinking water during emergency contingencies.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings at the wastewater treatment lagoon, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Wears proper PPE for particular tasks being conducted at the time.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Accountable For:
• Knowledge of federal, state, and Air Force Regulations regarding potable water.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools commonly used in the construction trade.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to inventory and requisition supplies for water plant.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):
Mandatory
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Favorable National Agency Check w/Inquires (NACI).
• Must be willing and able to live and work on the remote island of Ascension with no family accommodations available.
• Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing on the contract
Preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent trade school certification.
ASCENSION ISLAND
FULL TIME