Operator Trainee - Water Treatment (Finance)

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.

For more than 25 years, Woodard & Curran has offered contract operations and management services for drinking water, municipal and industrial wastewater, groundwater remediation, and solid waste facilities nationwide. Currently we contract operate more than 50 facilities nationwide. 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 is growing, and we are looking for qualified Operations Trainee in Orange, New Jersey! The Operations Trainee regularly participates in the daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment facility as directed by the Chief Operator. Employees who join Woodard & Curran's staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

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What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• Monitor water treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, making adjustments as necessary to control their operation.
• Monitor groundwater extraction wells with inspections and daily sampling as required.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis and record results.
• Customer Service and new meter installations.
• Monitor and maintain the wastewater collection system.
• Troubleshooting and perform repairs of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintaining all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties as directed by Chief Operator.
• Monitors and maintains the stormwater collection system.
• Assists in operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
• Provide oversight for construction or repair projects.

Schedule:

• Normal work schedule is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Must be able to perform on-call duties at least once a month for after-hours emergencies. Must be able to work overtime and after hours as required by manager.

What would you need to succeed?

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.
• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection W, C, and T Licenses is preferred or ability to obtain through NJDEP Operators license exam in a timely manner.
• Mechanical and electrical experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a Water and/or wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, including the ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other site-specific systems.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• will be required to be on call, work an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Be able to navigate uneven terrain, be able to smell, see and hear, be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in all weather conditions indoors or out.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are a must.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

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. This position requires the chosen candidate to obtain and/or advance in obtaining NJDEP C, T and W licenses 1 through 4.
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.

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$26 - $31 an hour

depending on qualifications and experience.
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Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.