JOB This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES • Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.
- Monitors the SCADA system and adjusts treatment operations to ensure proper plant operations.
- Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.
- Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; carries out corrective actions based on chemistry and biology of plant operations and regulatory requirements.
- Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.
- Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, charts, and plant instrumentation.
- Maintains chemical analysis records; prepares operations and maintenance logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.
- Maintains plant facilities;
- Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Attends required training classes.
• Performs related duties. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION • Knowledge of treatment principles, operations, and equipment.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, hydraulics, and biology and effects on treatment and processes.
- Knowledge of division and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in thinking clearly under difficult circumstances.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
