JOB
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Plant Operator I is the first level in the plant operator series and is responsible for performing entry-level plant operations duties under direction.
The Plant Operator II is the second level in the plant operator series and is responsible for performing entry-level to skilled plant operation duties under direction.
The Senior Plant Operator III classification is the third level in the plant operator series and is responsible for performing skilled-level plant operation duties and have formal senior responsibility to direct work or training activities at the Shift Supervisor’s discretion (or Lead Operator’s when Shift Supervisor is absent).
The Plant Operator I, II, and III are distinguished by certification level, skills, and experience. The Senior Plant Operator Grade III is distinguished from the Operations Lead Operator according to the latter’s conditional supervisory requirements. Shifts are not limited to a specific number of Senior Plant Operator III’s.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following essential job functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed job functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different job functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
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Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation, routine maintenance and repair, and upkeep of Recycled Water plants, including tertiary and advanced wastewater treatment systems. Treatment processes include Microfiltration, Reverse Osmosis, UV Oxidation, chemical processes, and a conventional reclaimed water filtration system (GAP).
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Tours, inspects, and evaluates status of on-site and off-site treatment facilities and related equipment.
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Collects water quality and equipment performance data; updates related logs; maintains records and other required documents.
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May be required to collect state and county mandated water quality samples; determines which samples are required; determines proper labeling, bottle preparation, and method of collection/chain of custody.
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Performs plant process chemical checks, including operation and inspection of chemical storage and dosing equipment; monitors chemical inventory for various plant processes; calculates dosage and usage rates; assists with reordering, and the safe transfer and delivery of bulk chemicals.
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Under supervision, monitors plant equipment and processes. adjusts various local and remote process control systems and plant equipment; balances and optimizes process flows; monitors research experiments and pilot systems.
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Operates motor vehicles, electric trucks, electric lift trucks, diesel forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
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Participates in plant facilities housekeeping activities. May perform plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, painting, and other tasks as assigned.
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Performs light maintenance work for reverse osmosis and Microfiltration treatment systems, including flow testing, profiling, filter/membrane inspections, LOTO and Clean-In-Place (CIPs), module/cell evaluations, and relative chemical handling and dosage calculations
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Conducts chemical cleanings of the Microfiltration and Reverse Osmosis treatment system, which includes calculating amounts of chemicals used; determining calibration of required instrumentation; and readjusting process flows to compensate for down units.
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Participates in plant/safety training. Understands and complies with safety rules and policies.
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Assist and support internal OCWD departments and contractor activities as required.
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Drive to and operate offsite facilities.
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Performs work in both non-permitted and permitted confined spaces as required.
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Wears a full-face respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus and responds to emergency situations as required.
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Works assigned shift including weekends, holidays, and rotating shift as required. During a plant emergency, may be called in to assist keeping treatment plant in operation.
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Handles job stress.
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Interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE:
7:00 pm–7:00 am, Wed-Sat / Wed-Fri (44/36) Plus 10% Shift Differential; Works assigned shift including weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as required.
Candidates given an offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination and background check. You must submit an OCWD online employment application to be considered. Please visit www.ocwd.com to complete an application. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number apply. EOE
