Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (DRC)

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a NGIS Warehouse Specialist to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (DRC) is responsible for operating, overseeing, and performing preventative maintenance under general supervision on all of the components of three Water Treatment Plants at Meck, Roi-Namur, and Kwajalein ranging in capacity between million gallons per day and million gallons per day.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on small conventional rapid sand filter plant and reverse osmosis system under general supervision on rotating shifts, as needed.
• Adjusts chemical doses in response to changing water quality parameters, accurately keeps operating records, and adjusts plant processes.
• Collects water samples and accurately performs routine chlorine, turbidity and coliform analysis.
• Performs bacteria testing utilizing the Colilert System.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to water plant equipment including, but not limited to, chemical injection pumps and analytical equipment.
• Learns and adheres to all water quality regulations and company policies.
• Assists maintenance staffs identify and repair major mechanical problems.
• Cleans and organizes the plant, keeps the process running smoothly, rotates shifts, may be the sole operator on shift, utilizes time effectively and efficiently, and is alert and responsible to anticipate problems.
• Plans and executes all work in a safe manor at all times.
• Orients new employees to the plant, and leads and mentors less experienced personnel.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of work situations and problems encountered.
• Adheres to Company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience & Education

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid / buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his / her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job