Operations Support Technician
Aquarion Water Company
- Bridgeport, CT
- $88,400-110,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop shutdowns strategies associated with replacing/repairing sections of main, or valves, to ensure a safe and smooth transition for the system as well as the customers that may be impacted.
- Review engineering plans for new system upgrades and evaluate impacts to the system while making sure that operational integrity can still be maintained.
- Interacts with the plant operations staff to ensure that department treatment and water quality goals are maintained.
- Develop standardized flushing plans for various towns
- Support Valve maintenance programs to maximize the coverage of maintained areas.
- Provides assistance to other departments to determine process modification impacts on Distribution operations and potential cost impacts. Prepares clear and concise reports summarizing conclusions and recommendations and presents to management as appropriate.
- Reviews Non-Revenue Water (NRW) data and develops survey plans for targeted areas.
- Continuously reviews current Distribution practices and makes recommendations for operating modifications to the department that improve operating flexibility and reduce costs.
- Provides technical assistance to the Utility Operations operating staff.
- Maintains current knowledge of Distribution system in the East, West and Central areas.
- Maintains current knowledge of new and innovative Distribution techniques and updates operating staff of new developments in emerging technology.
- Assists Director and Supervisors with preparation of operating, maintenance, and capital budgets.
- May assume temporary responsibility of an individual work group or the department, when required, in the absence of the primary supervisor.
- May be called upon during emergencies for technical assistance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to design and operation.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Distribution operations or other related discipline required.
- Excellent planning, organizing, analytical and communication skills required.
- Ability to utilize Microsoft office products and company’s software SAP, GIS, WIMS programs.