Job Description

What You Can Expect

The Water Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and compliant operation of the University of Iowa Water Plant ( A grade IV State of Iowa Surface Water Treatment Plant).  This facility supplies drinking water to the University campus and hospital facility.

Every day you will be responsible for operating the plant machinery, completing rounds assessing physical operating conditions of the equipment, and submitting / scheduling work orders performing water sampling, testing, and logging the sampling activities and reporting of operational conditions.   After sampling and testing you will be adjusting and correcting all phases if the water treatment processes safely and efficiently. Once you have developed competency on our specific equipment and processes you will be involved in instruction and training of other operators in plant procedures and processes related to equipment operation, sampling, testing, and reporting.  Other day to day duties include inventorying of chemicals and supplies, light maintenance and upkeep of the facility.

This position serves on a permanent or rotating shift, including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work overtime is required and covers vacant shifts on an as-needed basis

What You’ll Bring

You will have a minimum of a High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
Five (5) years of progressive work experience in the operation of water treatment plants
You will have achieved a State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources Class 2 Water Treatment Certification
Through education or experience you will have developed a strong knowledge of occupational hazards and implementation of safety procedures regarding plant equipment, chemical handling and personal safety
You will have developed expertise in water treatment and plant operations, including usage of laboratory testing and measuring devices, making adjustments based on testing results  and remote telemetry systems for plant condition monitoring
You will have gained experience in evaluating equipment conditions, using complex prints, sketches, or diagrams to complete minor repairs or adjustments, and creating effective reports or work orders for  scheduling or contacting maintenance and management
You will have gained experience using computers, and multi-line phone systems, to create or give detailed actionable verbal or written report to Stakeholders (customers, management, maintenance)
Experienced with supervising vendors or contractors working on our equipment, ensuring safety practices in compliance with ENGIE policies and ensuring quality of repair or installation
Experienced in accurate record keeping, and fostering effective working relationships with regulators, customers, vendors and team members

Additional Details

This role requires daily attendance at worksite
Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record, operation of company vehicles is required
Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
The position consists of 95% work indoors and 5% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
Will involve lifting / up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

Salary Range:  $27.45 – 39.42 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.