Aquarion Water Company · 2 weeks ago
Cross Connection Inspector
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in Connecticut and surrounding areas. They are seeking a Cross Connection Inspector II responsible for inspecting customer premises, testing backflow prevention devices, and communicating corrective actions to customers, while also addressing field service complaints as needed.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Inspect customer premises and identify/characterize existing cross connection risks, identify solutions, communicate corrective action required and associated costs to customers or contractors, and record all necessary information
Test and repair backflow prevention devices, determine operating status, record data, communicate compliance status to customers, issue bills for testing, repair and material sales
Must be able to work effectively with customers, contractors and local health officials to get violations corrected and devices repaired in a timely manner
Maintain a current and thorough working knowledge of cross connection control regulations
Must be able to respond to customer complaints regarding service and represent the Company at service calls
Must be able to locate service lines and curb boxes, install new piping and repair existing lines
Operate gate valves, fire hydrants, and other appurtenances
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Valid Connecticut driver's license
Connecticut State Department of Public Health license as a Cross Connection Tester
Connecticut State Department of Public Health license as a Cross Connection Surveyor for Cross Connection Control
Excellent communication skills
Teamwork skills
Customer service skills
Familiarity with computer systems
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in water utility work or in related testing/inspecting
Preferred
Knowledge of AWC service areas and distribution systems
Ability to read, interpret and understand mechanical and detailed plumbing diagrams and blueprints
Inspecting and testing experience
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing Company and Connecticut State Health Department CCC policies, rules and regulations to customers
Must be able to utilize SAMS mobile device to receive and process related to service work orders and document relevant data to complete assigned work
Must perform confined space entry as part of 2-person crew while employing all appropriate safety apparatus
Must be available for emergency work outside normal working hours or standby duty
Must be able to drive, walk, sit, stand, kneel, climb, and bend for extended periods and lift more than 100 pounds
Perform other duties as assigned
Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
Experience with the operation of personal computers
Problem Solving: Situations normally encountered will be variable; must be able to identify recurring and non-recurring operating conditions and maintenance needs requiring adjustment
Accountability: Must be able to assist others, share responsibility, be fully responsible for own actions. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to address customer concerns real time and develop equitable solutions so that field work can be completed on the day of assignment
Company
Aquarion Water Company
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joy Hyde
Executive Assistant to CFO
Ken Zima
CIO-Director, Information Technology
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