Water Treatment and Distribution Operator

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.   What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?   Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time Operator for the Lisbon Water Department, in Lisbon, ME. As an operator you will report to the Project Manager who will serve as the System’s Primary Designated Operator. Working alongside a team of 4, you will participate in the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of the department’s drinking water treatment and distribution systems. The Lisbon Water Department’s system consists of the Moody Street Treatment Plant, (4) groundwater wells—Ann Street Well, William E. Bauer Well, and (2) Moody Wells, (2) storage tanks, as well as the departments 2-zone distribution system.   Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards maintaining 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your career path   The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations staff, client representatives, regulators, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc. He or She will regularly prepare reports for regulators, clients, and the firm. Additionally, the Project Manager will manage the budget of the project and manage the scope and schedule of contractual obligations and serve as the main point of contact between the client and the firm. Supervision will be provided by an Area Manager; however, the Project Manager must be able to work comfortably in a self-directed environment with minimal daily supervision.   Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for system coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.  Schedule:   This project operates on a rotating 4 day, 10 hours per day work week.   Operators work M-T 0600-1600 or T-F 0600-1600. Operators rotate a 7 day on call coverage schedule, with a $200 per week on call stipend provided.  What you will need to Succeed

Must possess a minimum of a Maine Class 1 Operator-in-Training Treatment and Class 1 Operator-in-Training Distribution Operator Licenses – and possess the ability to acquire Maine Class 2 Full Treatment and Class 2 Distribution Operator Licenses the within 2 years.

1-3 years’ experience in the water treatment and distribution industry preferred.

Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.

Participation directly in, and to a significant extent, management of the operation, maintenance, and repair of drinking water facilities throughout the last 5 years.

Experience managing a minimum of 2 staff.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license.

May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Familiarity with water treatment and distribution system processes with aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.

Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

You would be offered a generous total rewards package:

Competitive compensation.

Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.

Career growth.

Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.