Plant Operations Technician
Rogers Water Utilities is seeking a candidate for Plant Operations Technician. The successful candidate will be working with our team at our state of the art Wastewater Treatment Facility in providing the best service to our customers. The position will focus on maintaining the proper operation of a state-of-the art wastewater treatment facility.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses equipment/system operations, as required to maintain process operations.
- Participates in the development and execution of team goals and objectives.
- Regularly inspects operating equipment for compliance with normal operating parameters.
- Performs those administrative duties associated with the position.
- Maintains the plant’s physical appearance.
- Utilizes safety/emergency equipment when working in confined spaces and with hazardous chemicals.
- Assists with preventive maintenance tasks on plant equipment.
- Actively manages electrical power usage to minimize utility cost.
- Maintains a daily log of all performed activities.
- Assists in the completion of activities outlined on the operators Monthly Task List.
- Transfers materials from place to place using various pumps, valves and piping.
- Determines pump output and adjusts, when required, to insure proper flow.
- Computes pump output and adjusts, when required, to insure proper flow.
- Performs microscopic examination of the biomass to determine proportional representative.
- Performs all process tests that are required to maintain the proper operation of plant.
- Operates the generators and transfers loading when necessitated by loss of power and load shedding procedures.
- Actively manage and monitor Centrifuge and Dry equipment, including sample collection data entry, monitoring bio-solids bags and loading trucks.
- Sample collection and delivery to laboratory for NPDES permit required tests.
- Assist in ordering operation supplies as well as chemicals used for treatment and in-line meters.
- Understanding and trouble-shooting for various in-line instrumentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Hours to be Determined.
- Equivalent to four years high school or GED along with two years of college.
- 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training
- Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must be able to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator’s license in time frame defined by Plant Manager.
- Must be able to work in outdoor environment.
- Must be available to work regular schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm – Monday thru Friday. (schedule may verify depending on operational needs)
- Must be available to work on-call (weeknights and weekends) as assigned.
- Must be able to represent RWU in a professional manner.
- Steady and Consistent Work History
SECURITY / SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
Based on definitions in the RWU Employee Policy Manual this position meets the criteria to be defined as a Security or Safety Sensitive position. As a result of this determination any employee working in this position is required to disclose to their Department Manager or Superintendent the use of any prescribed medication, including marijuana, which has the potential to impact the employee’s ability to perform the duties of their position.
Who We Are:
Rogers Water Utilities is committed to preserving the public health and the natural environment. The employees of Rogers Water Utilities are highly trained and service-oriented. We want to serve you in the most efficient, courteous way possible.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
- Additional skills and/or training in any of the following areas is considered a benefit for this position. Knowledge in 480 3 phase power, PLC, Pumps, Electric Motors, Valves, Boilers, ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), Small Engines, Plumbing, HVAC (Minor), and Electrical.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance beginning first of month after completing 30 days. (very competitive premiums)
- Company paid life and long term disability plans
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Retirement Planning (APERS)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Salary - $24.23/ Hr
- On-Call Pay
- Allowance for Boot purchases
- Full Time Position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
