At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

General Summary

The Water Treatment Technician will operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment associated with the Long Ridge Water Treatment System. The Water Treatment Technician will work with the Lead O&M Technicians and O&M Technicians on monitoring the chemistry program and making corrective adjustments as necessary. This person will develop and execute specific procedures and programs as directed to ensure the system meets the water requirements of the power generating facility.

Primary Functions

• Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the water treatment system
• Work with the EHS Manager and O&M Manager to ensure that plant operations comply with all regulatory limits
• Perform Water Chemistry Analysis on a routine basis and make necessary changes to make sure water quality standards are maintained as required by the facility OEM’s
• Maintain assigned logs for WT equipment
• Report any abnormal or irregular conditions to the Lead O&M Technician that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures as directed by the Lead O&M Technician and within the scope of operating instructions
• Operate RO’s, gravity sand filters, clarifiers, thickener, filter press, multi-media filters and EDI to keep up with the water demand of the power block
• Qualify as a power block auxiliary operator within one year after hire
• Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods and casualty events
• Monitor plant water chemistry program and environmental effluents and make necessary adjustments to increase efficiencies.
• Monitor and sample water to ensure compliance with the facilities water discharge permit
• Set-up, troubleshoot and repair of liquid pumps, valves, air pumps, analyzers and all other water treatment system equipment
• Perform lab testing of water utilizing various equipment
• Assist in training Operations on Water Treatment procedures and system operation
• Complete other tasks as required by the O&M Manager or Plant Manager

Scope of Responsibility

• The Water Treatment Technician operates from established and well-known procedures, performing duties independently with only general direction given. Decisions are made within prescribed operation guidelines. The Water Treatment Technician encounters new and varied work situations, involving a moderate degree of complexity.
• The Water Treatment Technician must effectively communicate information to the Operations Manager and the plant staff relative to the water chemistry processes and provide suggestions for plant improvement. The Water Treatment Technician must ensure duties are performed in such a way to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio.
• All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met

Working Relationships

The Water Treatment Technician reports to the O&M Manager. The Water Treatment Technician cooperates with the plant staff as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Work Schedule

This position has a 12-hour Dupont shiftwork schedule, which includes weekends, nights, and holidays. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

Initial compensation will range from Pay Rate $28.51 to $39.90 per hour.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment
• Associates degree in engineering, applied sciences or equivalent desired
• Experience in water treatment operations or similar is desired
• Experience in water chemistry control, analysis of water conditions, water treatment facility operations and chemical handling requirements
• Knowledge of water purification systems such as clarifiers, reverse osmosis and ion exchangers
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of generation and boiler operations, closed system steam generation
• Experience with piping, instrument schematics and process controls
• Knowledge of and experience with CMMS/ Asset management programs
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of industrial safety and hazardous waste is highly desirable
• Knowledge of combined cycle power plants is highly desirable

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Experience

• Water treatment operation or similar experience required

Education

• Associates or better in Water & Wastewater Technology or related field
• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Skills

• Chemistry Analysis
• CMMS
• Computer Skills
• Environmental Awareness
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Instrument Schematics
• Power Plant Fundamentals
• Safety Policies and Procedures
• Steam Generator
• Verbal and Written Communications
• Water Chemistry
• Water Quality
• Water Treatment

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group