Operator in Training
Core
Operate and maintain water treatment plant equipment, conduct water testing, and adjust chemical feed rates to ensure water quality compliance.
Role type
Entry-level plant operator (water treatment)
Builds
Water treatment processes for municipalities and industrial clients
Domain
Environmental services / Water treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation (motors, pumps, valves), chemical handling, routine testing, calibration, housekeeping, mechanical repair basics
Preferred skills
Technical or mechanical work experience, ability to obtain wastewater treatment licenses
Technologies
Plant instrumentation, on-line analyzers, chemical feed equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct routine water testing and record results; maintain treatment units (basins, filters, pumps); monitor gauges and calibrate instrumentation; calculate and adjust chemical feed rates; perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC