Job Description
Overview:
We have a career opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our team!
The successful candidate will be able to operate, monitor, plan, and directs the operation and monitoring of Water Production sources of supply, water treatment, and residuals handling. Functions in a manner that is compliant with all company, state, and federal water quality standards.
Minimum Salary (Grade 7): $60,900/yr
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 7:00p.m.-7:00a.m.
Responsibilities:Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors and controls and/or directs the operation of source of supply equipment and structures, residual handling, and water treatment processes according to process control parameters through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems.
- Inspects process equipment and reports equipment malfunctions by issuing a work request in the Maintenance Management system. Alerts the appropriate personnel of the impact to process control and to the criticality of the malfunction.
- Directs or performs the collection and analysis of necessary process samples.
- Compiles monthly operations, maintenance reports, and chemical inventories.
- Provides relief operations duty in emergency situations and fills open shifts as needed.
- Directs and supports contractors in the completion of their duties as required during maintenance and capital projects.
- Directs and supports maintenance and operations staff as required while ensuring safe work practices.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Six years of experience in the field of water supply including experience in water purification, operations and maintenance, preferably in the organization or an equivalent experience.
- This position requires a WT5 water treatment license from the State of Indiana and candidate must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- One year post high school education (24 credit hours) in maintenance, electrical, or related technical field.
- Possess or be able to obtain a Class IV, DSL, WT3, and ASO license.
- Knowledge of the functions and operating capabilities of equipment, filters units, and chemical feed systems used in a treatment plant.
- Ability to analyze drastic changes in raw water quality and relate this to appropriate chemical treatment needed to maintain satisfactory water quality to the customer.
- Ability to operate computer systems and related software.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of organization.
Posting Deadline: September 24, 2026
Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1887 |
| Website | https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/ |
About Company
There is no other company like Citizens Energy Group. We are the only company in the nation that operates utilities under a Public Charitable Trust solely for the benefit of customers and the community. Our success is based on our workforce that puts customers and quality first. Employment Philosophy Employees are the backbone of Citizens Energy Group. Employees are the most valued resource of the Utility, whether it's in our headquarters at 2020 N. Meridian Street, or at Citizens Gas located at 2150 Martin Luther King Street, Citizens Water located at 1220 Waterway Boulevard, or at Citizens Thermal located at 366 Kentucky Avenue, or at Citizens Oil located in southern Indiana; or one of our unregulated companies at Citizens Resources. We value safety integrity, diversity, teamwork and quality for all Citizens employees and customers. Citizens Benefits Package Career and educational growth is important. Citizens offers a competitive financial and benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a realm of other services designed to assist the needs of individuals and families. If you want to be part of a unique company and help it continue to build on its 100-year old foundation, consider career opportunities at Citizens Energy Group. Equal Opportunity Employer Citizens takes pride in and respects our employees and the communities we serve. This is reflected through our continuous efforts in hiring and developing a diverse work force - bringing to our management culture a variety of initiatives and improving the quality of our business. In order for us to grow and be successful as a utility, expand on our strengths, and prepare for the future, our objective is to continually bring together the skills and abilities of a diverse group of people to work toward a common goal of providing reliable, safe, gas service to our customers. We provide equal access to growth opportunities, training, and flexibility in order to meet the demands of work and family life. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes regardless of race, color, veteran status, age, disability, sex, national origin or religion. We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.
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