at Woodard & Curran, Inc. in Carlinville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.
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 also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.
Why a career in water and wastewater treatment?
Making an impact!
Everyone needs clean water- for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing..... even to flush the toilet! Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment, but in the lives of your neighbors, family, and friends. The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.
State of the art technology!
Like all things, the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using up-to-date technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms. This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product.
Career Stability!
The need for clean water will never go away, which makes this one of the most recession-proof careers out there. Woodard & Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on learning, assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses, additional continuing education in the industry, and opportunities for advancement... all the way from intern to senior level managers!
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
The successful candidate will operate our wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and related equipment, by taking responsibility of the operations and maintenance in their everyday tasks. You will participate in on-call rotations that may include weekends, holidays and times of inclement weather, to respond to emergency situations.
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Responsibilities include:
- Assists in the daily operations of the water and/or wastewater treatment facility directed by the Chief Operator.
- Assists in operation of assigned treatment, mechanical and electrical equipment and other similarly related facility components and equipment.
- Performs assigned tasks to ensure efficient operation of treatment systems, and will serve as an integral team member with the project staff and management.
- May be required to perform maintenance duties not limited to troubleshooting and repair of pumps & motors.
What will you need to succeed?
- High School or trade school diploma is required.
- 0-3 years' experience working in a water or wastewater treatment facility, preferred.
- State Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification preferred, but not required
- Proficiency with...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
