Operator Lead

Position Purpose: Provides day-to-day monitoring/operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance activities.  Coordinates and monitors operational personnel in the operation of the facility at the direction of Project Manager; ensures effective plant performance and compliance with permit standards.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observations and data in area shift log; diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action; and communicates status, changes, and abnormalities in operating areas.Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Samples water, wastewater, sludge, and gases according to schedule, and services automatic samplers.Performs routine lab tests and routine instrument calibration for portable meters.Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.Provides on-the-job training for Operator in Training and Operator I in operational, maintenance, and safety duties as required.Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.Performs the duties of Operator Supervisor and related duties as needed.Work Environment: Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.