EPCOR Careers

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Water Operator I, II, III, or IV position in Fountain Hills, AZ.

This individual will perform plant operations duties including checking, troubleshooting and improving water production facility, process control, maintaining equipment, chemical handling, as well as system sampling and lab work to ensure treated water meets County, State and EPA quality standards.  Conducts various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculates chemical feed rates and changes pump settings as needed.  Monitors and operates telemetry systems, and completes maintenance and operations records.

What you’d be responsible for:

Receive job assignments through work orders and verbal instructions from Operations Foreman or Operations Supervisor, and is expected to carry projects through to completion with limited supervision.  Participates through hands-on work, prioritizes assignments and decides what equipment and materials are needed to accomplish them.  Must be able to read and interpret water facility plans and lab data.

What’s required to be successful:

Must have some working knowledge or interest in learning about all of the various aspects of surface water treatment operations including:

• Water treatment and water distribution systems,
• safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in water treatment, 
• ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations,
• process control and laboratory procedures,
• procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to assigned area of responsibility,
• Experience in the use of computer spreadsheet programs and data collection software.

Ability to use both hand and power tools.  Able to work rotating schedules, nights, and weekends.  Ability to perform standardized water quality tests; familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations.   Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices.  May be required to move heavy objects.  Able to continually lift, bend, climb stairs and work with mechanical hand tools. All candidates must have High School diploma or equivalent, and valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Operator I requirements:

Must have at least 1 year of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities; and must also have the following certification for water operator eligibility:

Water:  ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certifications

Operator II requirements:

Must have at least 2 years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities; and must also have the following certification for water operator eligibility:

Water: ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment certifications

Must be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required. Performs operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant equipment and processes.

Operator III requirements:

Must have at least 3 years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities; and must also have the following certification for water operator eligibility:

Water: ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment certifications

Must be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required. May provide daily leadership and direction to Water Operators I & II as delegated by Water Operator IV.

Operator IV requirements:

Must have at least 6 years of experience in the operation of water treatment facilities; and must also have the following certification for water operator eligibility:

Water: ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment certifications

Must be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required. Assists in providing work direction and guidance to Water Operators I, II, & III.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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