Pwd Southeast Water Treatment Co-op - Philadelphia, United States - City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career.

From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here.

With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else.

We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel.

If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

_ What we offer_
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Impact:

The work you do here matters to millions.

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Growth

Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

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Diversity & Inclusion

Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

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Benefits

We care about your wellbeing.

_ Agency Description_

The Philadelphia Water Department is a municipal department of approximately 2500 employees working in all facets to provide water/wastewater treatment services to the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant treats an average of 81 million gallons of wastewater daily. The peak flow capacity of the plant is about 280 million gallons a day (MGD).

The plant is equipped with pumps, sedimentation tanks, compressors, mixers, transformers, PLCs, ABB and Citect SCADA systems, and various other process equipment for physical, chemical, and biological treatments.

Job Description Position Summary**:

Assist the Engineer(s) in field work and expedite routine office tasks.

The field work includes checking process equipment (pumps, valves, meters, bar screens, tank levels, flow rates, etc) integral to plant operations.

Collecting data from in-situ meters at various points throughout the plant. Assist the engineer in coordinating procedures for shutdowns related to maintenance, construction or other issues. Office work includes filing of daily, weekly, and monthly data reports.

Prepare and enter plant operations data for plant database, assist plant engineer in the collection of data and performing small research studies for plant processes, assist in preparing analytical and statistical reports evaluating data, assist in troubleshooting process issues, and assist in performing any other jobs as assigned by the plant engineer.

Essential Functions:

Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be enrolled as a full-time student
Valid driver's license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.

Qualifications Majors**:
Environmental Studies, Eng. - Chemical Engineering, Eng. - Civil Engineering, Eng. - Environmental Engineering, Eng. - Materials Engineering, Arts & Sci. - Chemistry

Hourly Rate:
$18 Undergraduates $20 Graduates

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

Transportation: City employees get unlimited
FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA's Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available

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Pay off your student loans faster

As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

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Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships

The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are
no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.

As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical perso