Wastewater Systems Operator/Repairman Lead

***This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of LOGCAP***

Under the supervision of the Trade Shop Supervisor, responsible for operation, Preventive Maintenance (PM), and repair of the wastewater treatment system.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Operates to the best possible standards providing an uninterrupted water supply.
• Monitors Reverse Osmosis (RO) units and ancillary equipment parameters.
• Makes adjustments to Water Plant equipment, ensuring operation guidelines are followed.
• Starts, operates, and secures RO units and all associated auxiliary equipment essential to Water Plant operation.
• Monitors Water Plant chemistry making chemical adjustments as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of Water Plant.
• Responds to Water Plant casualties with appropriate immediate and subsequent actions.
• Ensures efficient and economical operation of station water production equipment.
• Maintains logs as required.
• Advises the Utility Branch Chief of the status of water production equipment and systems.
• Implements and maintains a safe workplace program, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of Water Treatment Plant or related technical school is highly desirable.
  • Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License, is required.
• Experience:
  • Steam Plant and/or related technical schools are highly desirable.
  • 2 years in water production/treatment operations with RO experience.
• Skills:
  • Must be able to speak and write the language of the Region.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
  • Able and willing to perform other duties as needed, as skills and program allow.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of Water Treatment Plant or related technical school is highly desirable.
  • Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and host nation Driver’s License, is required.
• Experience:
  • Steam Plant and/or related technical schools are highly desirable.
  • 2 years in water production/treatment operations with RO experience.
• Skills:
  • Must be able to speak and write the language of the Region.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
  • Able and willing to perform other duties as needed, as skills and program allow.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
  • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Operates to the best possible standards providing an uninterrupted water supply.
• Monitors Reverse Osmosis (RO) units and ancillary equipment parameters.
• Makes adjustments to Water Plant equipment, ensuring operation guidelines are followed.
• Starts, operates, and secures RO units and all associated auxiliary equipment essential to Water Plant operation.
• Monitors Water Plant chemistry making chemical adjustments as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of Water Plant.
• Responds to Water Plant casualties with appropriate immediate and subsequent actions.
• Ensures efficient and economical operation of station water production equipment.
• Maintains logs as required.
• Advises the Utility Branch Chief of the status of water production equipment and systems.
• Implements and maintains a safe workplace program, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Performs other duties as required.