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Job Description:

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Groundwater Treatment System Lead Operator, Central NJ (Brunswick Area)

Parsons offers the stability and recognition of an industry leader coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit.  We deliver landmark commercial infrastructure that supports global initiatives in energy, power, renewables, environmental, healthcare, education, communications and capital improvement programs. We are hiring colleagues with a “can do” mindset.  If you thrive in a high energy environment and on professional challenges, let’s get started! Parsons delivers safer, healthier and more sustainable communities.

What you'll be doing:

​Parsons is in need of a Lead Groundwater Treatment System Operator on a full-time basis who:

• Will function as part of on-going treatment system team.  Generally working day shift, for a nominal 500 gallon per minute groundwater recovery and treatment system.  The treatment system employs a number of physical/chemical treatment unit processes including advanced oxidation, chemical precipitation, gravity settling, air stripping, granular activated carbon adsorption, treated effluent infiltration basins, and sludge drying.  
• Perform routine and non-routine tasks related to the site industrial wastewater treatment system and wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Collect samples and maintain documentation in record logs. Performs routine laboratory analytical testing associated with day-to-day operation/optimization of the treatment process.
• Tests, calibrates, repairs, and modifies control and instrumentation systems at on-site locations or supervises other staff performing such duties.  Assignments are undertaken independently on a regular basis.
• Prepares required field and office reports of various activities and findings.  Initiates basic reports and/or establishes and maintains logs and records.  Develops discharge monitoring reports for signature by others.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in the operation of water, wastewater, or groundwater treatment systems or related process systems involving pumping, chemical addition, mixing and clarification.   Experience with the operation and maintenance of chemical addition systems including acid, caustic, ferric chloride, and polymer is a plus.  Experience with the operation and trouble shooting of standard wastewater treatment physical chemical unit operations including pumping systems, mixing systems, clarification systems, sludge transfer, granular activated carbon adsorption, and bag filtration is a plus.  Knowledge of automated control systems and SCADA is a plus.  Experience with treatment system start-up is a plus.

Requirements:

High School diploma, or equivalent, and 6+ years of related work experience, or a 2-year degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience.  New Jersey N3 operatIons certification required or available to complete the N3 certification within a reasonable time frame.  Completion of a 40-hour OSHA training course (with an annual 8-hour update) is preferred for industrial or hazardous wastewater operations.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$29.42 - $51.49

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!