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American Water Water Plant Operator - 106570-7893 in Lincoln, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11989778 Requisition ID: 106570
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water\'s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company\'s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest \$30 to \$34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron\'s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Work Schedule
We have two positions
- One is Saturday & Sunday 12 hour shifts 6:00am-6:30pm; then choose two set days Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
- One is Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 p.m.
Primary Role
Operates and maintains system production facilities.
Key Accountabilities
- Operates and maintains system production facilities.
- Works around chemicals required in water treatment plants.
- Orders chemicals, unloads deliveries of chemicals, changes chlorine cylinders, and performs routine maintenance of chemical feed systems.
- Prepares chemical inventory on a weekly basis.
- Performs water tests and collects samples as required.
- Enters pumpage into company computer systems.
- Prepares both company and State EPA reports that are required.
- Performs routine maintenance of pumps, motors and other equipment located at the production facilities.
- Makes adjustments for chemical feed and pumping of water though SCADA, as needed.
Experience/Education
- H.S. Diploma or GED required.
Certifications & Licenses
- Valid driver\'s license with clean MVR.
- Illinois Class B water certification or higher preferred.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
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based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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