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Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently hiring a Plant Operator Supervisor in support of our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave, and more.

The Plant Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated wastewater pretreatment plant.  The Operator Supervisor will be required to ensure that all equipment operates properly and that all liquid chemical levels remain within tolerance.  The Operator Supervisor should have experience working with wastewater treatment equipment, Pumps, Motors, Mixers, Tanks, Filter Presses, and PLC/SCADA control equipment.  The Operator Supervisor will always work under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Will be required to wear various PPE when necessary. PPE to include, but not limited to, (Tyvek Suits, Acid Rated Suits, Full Face Respirator, Dust Mask, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Gloves).
• Will be required to perform Confined Space Entry on tanks & floor pits (as needed).
• Will be required to shovel out various tanks and sludge boxes (as needed).
• Will be required to perform calibrations on pH & ORP Meters.
• Will be required to perform minor maintenance on various pieces of equipment when needed.
• Will be required to clean Plate & Frame Filter Presses (as needed).
• Will be required to do all annual trainings that are required by the contract.

 Requirements:

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Individuals performing within a supervisor-type role shall possess at a minimum four (4) years of experience in supervising operators working in an industrial wastewater pretreatment or chemical process plant.
• Will be required to lift & carry 50lb. bags of chemicals up ladders & stairs to mixing tanks.
• Will be required to climb ladders & stairs to perform plant checks every 2 hours.
• Will be required to pass Respiratory Fit Testing as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134 (fit testing is performed annually as required by our contract).
• Shall be knowledgeable in how to use Human–Machine Interface (HMI)/ SCADA software, which operates the applicable portions of the Plant. This software is run on various computers that are located in the Plant office and in the plants.
• Must hold a current Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Class III or higher Wastewater Treatment or equivalent certification.
• Must be fluent in the English language, both verbally and in writing, and be able to read and understand English.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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