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The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation. To learn more, please visit www.middlesexwater.com

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Treatment Process Planner, the Water Treatment Process Technician III assists with the operation and maintenance of all water quality instrumentation and analyzers, collects and analyzes water quality and sludge samples, maintains records of work performed, and performs pertinent data entry. Additionally, they assist the Treatment Process Planner and/or the Water Treatment Process Technician I in the evaluation of new water treatment methods, techniques, and equipment. The position also works cooperatively with laboratory staff, control room operators, and maintenance staff to maintain a productive work environment and to achieve production and water quality goals. Cross-training with our control room operators will be performed to allow the Treatment Process Technician to cover the position of Assistant Plant Operator. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and driving the Company’s Values, RIGHT: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Work Performed:

• Adheres to and promotes the Company safety and security policies and practices as it pertains to the job.
• Perform manufacturer specified standards verification of all instrumentation and analyzers at all production facilities including:
  • The 55 MGD CJO Water Treatment Plant consisting of the pre-treatment chemical addition, coagulation and flocculation, up-flow clarification (Super Pulsators), ozone generation and application, conventional gravity filtration, chlorine generation and application, and post-treatment chemical addition processes.
  • The 12 MGD Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant, consisting of the sequestration, packed tower aeration, granular activated carbon adsorption, and chlorine addition for 4-log inactivation processes.
  • All remote production locations including wholesale interconnections and distribution storage tanks.
• Accurate and detailed record keeping of standards verification data and entry of verification results.
• Perform basic maintenance to instrumentation including but not limited to flushing of sample lines, replacing in-line filters, and changing reagents.
• Perform basic field troubleshooting of instrumentation. Coordinate with the senior Water Treatment Process Technicians and the Treatment Process Planner for all other repairs.
• Collect up-flow clarifier sludge samples and backwash clarifier sludge samples for analysis.
• Assist the senior Water Treatment Process Technicians or the Treatment Process Planner with jar testing for process control.
• Cross train with the control room opertors to be able to fill the role of assistant control room operator.
• Utilize Oracle/WACS for timekeeping and work requests.
• Performs other related duties as required by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Ability to complete the pre-requisite coursework to qualify for the NJDEP Treatment Operator Level I (T-1) license within 2 years.
• Valid NJ driver’s license.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $47,878 – $71,817 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Total Rewards Package Includes: - Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective first of the month after hire).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

• Normal visual acuity.
• Normal manual dexterity.
• Normal hearing ability.
• Light lifting (40 lbs).
• Climbing ability.
• Must be able to smell.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job posting complies with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law, effective June 1, 2025, which mandates the disclosure of salary ranges, benefits, and other compensation in job advertisements.