Treatment Plant Operator - Senior, Wastewater Treatment Plant

Description

Under limited supervision, performs complex repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance at a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection, or water distribution systems facility. Performs in both operations and maintenance with demonstrated mastery in one discipline and demonstrated competency in the other discipline.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

• Operate the wastewater treatment plants producing a product that meets or exceeds state and federal regulations. Utilizes the SCADA system and reporting tools to verify and optimize treatment. Connects and disconnects one-ton chlorine gas containers and handles other treatment chemicals as needed. Performs lab analysis and documents results in accordance with policies.

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on chemical feed equipment, pumps, motors and valves. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary.

• Monitors wastewater quality by performing laboratory tests, observing continuous monitoring equipment and the computer system. Documents and reviews test and equipment results according to policy. Makes treatment adjustments as needed.

• Performs control room duties; monitors various city facilities using the SCADA system; responds to emergencies; uses trending and reporting tools to optimize system operations.

Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in treatment plant operation or a similar position.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Class B Wastewater Operator's License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

• Class C Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain prior to employment

• Haz Mat Emergency Response Technician Training within 12 months of hire.