Operations and Maintenance Technician

Position Purpose: Responsible for the operation, routine servicing and care of a wide variety of specialized equipment and apparatus in a plant/treatment facility including pumps, motors, chemical preparation and feeding; physical, chemical treatment and/or water treatment processes; control equipment and monitoring equipment. Maintains records of operations, completes and submits routine and special reports as assigned. Inspects all mechanical equipment for proper operation, performs technical duties and skilled work in preventive/corrective maintenance and repairs. Provides safe and efficient execution of work as scheduled, providing problem analysis for equipment history, and appropriate action in response to emergencies. Performs related field and laboratory tests, which are necessary to monitor and control the facilities, and makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes and chemical feeders, as test results may indicate and as instructed by the Supervisor. Operates and assists in repairs to water systems and plants. Trains other employees in the operation and maintenance of the facilities including maintenance, repairs, laboratory work and safety as required.Duties will also include system distribution activities to include however not limited to: mark outs, meter reading, customer service field activities, and distribution system maintenance and repairs. Must be able to work night, weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Must maintain ability to work flexible schedules as to provide shift coverage for short- and long-term shift vacancies within the operation. Shift and schedule are subject to change at management’s discretion as to maintain operational efficiencies.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects water treatment systems to provide compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations maintaining optimum plant operations.Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment via manual and electronic means such as a SCADA system.Ensures water quality meets minimum regulatory requirements. Calculates chemical feed rates required, calibrates chemical feed equipment and adjusts chemical feed rate to maintain consistent water quality.Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant.  Performs routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.Conducts safety inspections and follows all safety rules and procedures.Ensures that pumping combinations are accomplished in the most economical manner or as directed by supervisor.Responsible for start-up, shutdown, operation and periodic checks of water treatment processes, components and equipment.Adjustments of plant equipment such as pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment and control system storage tanks levels and pump stations indicators.Performs operations in accordance with established SOPs and job safety standards.Develops, assists, and revises operations and maintenance related procedures.Performs routine preventative/corrective maintenance.Load and unloads chemicals used at the treatment plants.Maintains accuracy of shift operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents.Responds to abnormalities and takes appropriate corrective action consistent with established operating procedures and good engineering practices.Performs other duties necessary to fulfill facility operation.Assists in the development, utilization and effectiveness of the preventative maintenance system.Completes accurate reporting of all work execution activities.Assists in ordering, delivery and inventory of materials and supplies.Provides assistance, guidance and training to other operations personnel.Documents results through completed work orders based on schedule and priority or as required.Availability for first response calls and problem solving, during and after hours.Must maintain ability to work flexible schedules as to provide shift coverage for all short- and long-term shift vacancies in the operation.Shift and schedule subject to change at management’s discretion as to maintain operational efficiencies.Performs other job-related tasks as required or requested.