Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator

Position Purpose: Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment plant. Operational start-up and shutdown of treatment facility, conduct analysis of water quality to determine chemical dosages and operational adjustments, record keeping and report preparation, maintenance of equipment, and grounds and housekeeping of facility.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Shift operation of the water treatment plant which ensures compliance with state and federal regulations through routine monitoring and adjustment of plant processes manually and/or through computerized control systems.Conducts routine testing of water and records test results and maintains the plant log book with accurate and timely entries of activities.Evaluate all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify Project Manager of any abnormal conditions.Maintaining the facility treatment units to include settlementation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by direction of Water Plant Manager to comply with water quality requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.Assist with shift assignment changes due to leave time.Participate in training activities and education efforts in pursuit of additional certification levels.Customer service skills.Maintain an organized schedule.Chemical ordering, receiving and handling.Responsible for maintaining property in good order to include housekeeping and grounds-up keep.Follows proper health and safety standards.Utilizes computers and software as assigned.Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however limited exposure to higher noise level (within OSHA standards) may occur.