Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate andmonitortreatmentplant systems, including startup, shutdown, and routine checks.
Adjust pumps, chemical feeders, and control systems tomaintainwater quality.
Collect and analyze water samples, perform laboratory tests, and record results according to Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)andin accordance withstandard laboratorypractices
Maintainaccuraterecords of chemical dosages, flows, pressures, and water quality indicators.
Perform corrective maintenance on plant equipment and routine facility upkeep.
Load/unloadtreatmentchemicals andoperatesludge press equipment.
Respond to alarms, unusual conditions, and emergencies; communicate effectively with team and management.
UtilizeSCADA and other company software for plant operations and security.
Participatein training and cross-training programs.
All work to be performedin accordance withcompany safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MinimumRequirements
High school diploma or GED.
Valid PA driver’s license.
Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
PA DEP Class B Water TreatmentOperatorLicense withrequiredsubclasseswithin48 months
Maintainlaboratoryaccreditationstatus
Ability to use computers/tablets and follow written and verbal instructions.
Able to lift 75lbs
Preferred Qualifications
Prior water industry experience.
College coursework in chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills.
Work Schedule
Rotating shiftsincludingweekends and holidays; schedule may include daylight, afternoon, or overnight shifts.Must be available forovertime andcall outs.
Career ProgressionProgression basedon experience,demonstratedcapability, and licensing.
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
Essential provides natural resources for life.
Essential represents an infrastructure company uniquely positioned to have a powerful impact on improving reliability, quality of life and economic prosperity for the communities it serves. We are committed to excellence in proactive infrastructure investment, regulatory expertise, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
As utility infrastructure experts, we are passionate about responsibly making improvements that strengthen reliability and safety. Integrity, respect, and excellence are the core values that guide us. We put customers at the center of all we do, while creating a culture of trust and safety for employees. We are grounded in a deep-rooted purpose that empowers people to live better lives.
Our mission of sustaining life and improving economic prosperity by safely and reliably delivering Earth’s most essential resources to our customers and communities, is one we focus on each and every day.
