City Of Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi , TX 78410
Posted 1 week ago
Summary
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is a Non-Exempt position at pay grade 109.
Attendance
Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Overview
The Plant Operator II is responsible for adequately monitoring treatment of drinking water throughout the full process to include hazardous chemical handling, filter assessments, regulatory compliance sampling, and process control sampling. This position is also responsible for assisting in the maintenance and operation of the 161.5 million gallon per day facility. The will provide citizens with an uninterrupted, adequate supply of safe drinking water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards.
Responsibilities
Assist in operating a surface water treatment facility utilizing intermediate knowledge of conventional water treatment process in accordance with state and federal regulations
Perform sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations governing drinking water treatment
Conduct laboratory analysis such as pH, turbidity, chloring residual, alkalinity, etc. in compliance with TCEQ state approved lab requirements
Startup/Shutdown raw water intake pumps and monitor intake bar screens operating rakes as needed to prevent obstructions to flow
Assist with planned repairs and re-routing flows or startup/shutdown of equipment and processes for plant projects
Ability to understand and operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control plant processes
Identify and help resolve operating issues
Monitor filter conditions by conducting filter assessments to include visual observations, core sampling, backwash monitoring, and other analyses
Assist in training of entry level operators
Conduct and record routine equipment calibrations and verifications in accordance with state and federal requirements correcting or reporting issues with equipment as needed
Operate a variety of equipment/machinery including valves, pumps, motors, disinfection equipment, vehicles, etc.
Conduct preventative maintenance and issue corrective maintenance work orders through the City's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Ensure facilities, including satellite locations, are secure
Clean and maintain plant grounds
Maintain detailed records and logs of laboratory activities and issues occurring during the shift
Assist in internal and external comprehensive compliance investigations
Perform data entry functions in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Maintain records for regulatory compliance
Directly handle hazardous chemicals such as chlorine gas, sodium permanganate, sodium hydroxide (liquid caustic solution), etc.
Maintain adequate chemical inventory
May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Other Information:
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:
Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation
Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
Ten (10) Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
Learning & Development Academy
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Employee Recognition Programs
Basis of Rating
Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Closing Statement
Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
City Of Corpus Christi, TX