Maintains the efficient operations of a wastewater treatment plant. Monitors water quality and samples, analyzes and records the results. Essential duties include:
- Monitors and adjusts the processing system to meet demands; inspects plant grounds, checks gauges, and takes readings; monitors flow levels, pumps, motors and valves.
- Monitors overall plant operations via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
- Takes samples and tests chemical levels throughout the plant; performs a series of daily laboratory analyses.
- Performs process control analysis and uses results of that analysis to inform process changes and decisions on a daily basis.
- Receive chemicals and adjusts chemical feeders as needed.
- Monitors flows, levels, and biological indicators throughout the plant’s process.
- Makes equipment repairs and responds to breakdowns.
- Maintains log books and computer files containing laboratory analysis results, equipment status, process control status, and records documenting regulatory compliance.
- Attends job related training; remains current on revisions to pertinent policies, procedures, rules, regulations, requirements and standards.
- Leads plant tours for the general public.
- Maintains plant building and grounds.
- Operates and maintains sewage pump stations throughout the collection system.
- Performs solids handling duties including wasting, dewatering, and drying of biosolids.
- Performs related duties.
