Assistant Plant Operator

Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, employee assistance program, and more. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Water Quality, the Treatment Process Supervisor, and the Plant Operator, the Assistant Plant Operator maintains, monitors and operates production facilities and distribution system pressures utilizing both computer and manual instrumentation. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Assists the Plant Operator in the maintenance and monitoring of distribution system pressures and water storage tank levels.
• Assists the Plant Operator in the monitoring and maintenance of flow to the wholesale customers.
• Assists the Plant Operator in operating booster pumps, well fields, auxiliary pumping station, inter-connections and isolation and flow reducing valves.
• Assists the Plant Operator in operating pumps at the CJO Plant Intake Station in order to meet CJO Plant effluent flow requirements.
• Assists the Plant Operator in monitoring and maintaining the water treatment process through the addition and adjustment of water treatment chemicals in order to meet changing raw water quality, the operation and monitoring of the filter backwash system and the maintenance of hydraulic flow through the Plant.
• Performs laboratory testing as required to monitor the treatment process.
• Performs plant, well field and distribution system record keeping.
• Performs CJO Plant equipment and security checks as scheduled.
• Assists the Plant Operator in the response to plant facility, distribution system alarms, emergencies and crisis situations through contact with on-call supervision and established emergency and crisis management procedures.
• Handles customer inquiries, complaints and problems in a courteous and polite manner through contact with various on-call personnel.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled.
• Prepares maintenance work requests as equipment issues or situations arise so they can be repaired.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Adheres to and promotes the Company safety policy and practices as it pertains to the job.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid T-2 Operator’s license desired or the ability to obtain within four years of date of employment.
• Accredited trade school electrical certification desired.
• Must maintain a valid Motor Vehicle License.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

Climbing ability.

Visual acuity.

Manual dexterity.

Light lifting.

Normal hearing.

Walking ability.

Must be able to smell.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.