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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- $76,232 - $93,620 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
4h
Plant Operations Specialist (WithOUT Certification)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $52,606 - $74,022 a year
- Multiple hires
- Basic math
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I- 40005578
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $44,682 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Staff Water Operations Specialist
Black & Veatch Family of Companies —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST II - 40008959
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $46,916 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST III
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $55,366 - $88,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Basic math
Sr. Plant Operations Specialist (POII)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $53,962 - $83,728 a year
- Multiple hires
- Basic math
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Town of cary —Cary, NC
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance…
$76,232 - $93,620 a year
4h
Plant Operations Specialist (WithOUT Certification)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a…
$52,606 - $74,022 a year

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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Town of cary -
Cary, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,232 - $93,620 a year
4 hours ago

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Water treatment operator team supervision
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Description

At the Town of Cary, we believe our greatest asset is our amazing employees, and we are searching for someone who wants to make a real difference in environmental stewardship and public health to join our team. As a Water Treatment Plant Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for the technical, administrative, and skilled work primarily in the operation of the Residuals/Dewatering area of the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility including sampling and analyzing, regulating processes and equipment, and collecting and evaluating data for operations process control. An employee in this class is expected to possess extensive technical expertise within the assigned area and serves as a primary technical resource for the division.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Facility Operations Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over other treatment plant personnel. Serves in the absence of the Operations Supervisor in cooperation with other specialists at the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility.

Core work hours are from 7AM - 3PM Monday through Friday. This position will also serve in a rotating on-call capacity in response to operational issues and fill in as needed for 12-hour operational shift vacancies.

This position is a "critical position" meaning you are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to maintain equipment, operate the facility and/or assist the Department in any capacity to continue Town operations.

This position will report to the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant located at 1400 Wimberly Road, Apex, NC 27523.

Anticipated Hiring Range:$76,232- $93,620

Typical Tasks

Primary duties are concentrated in residuals management – performs daily operations of the Residuals Facilities, monitors operation of clarifying/thickening processes, collects and analyzes samples, operates dewatering equipment, coordinates dewatered residuals hauling;

Performs a variety of advanced daily water treatment operations duties;

Functions in the absence of the Operations Supervisor in cooperation with other Specialists at the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility;

Coordinates work of Operations group with Maintenance and Laboratory staff;

Serves in the Operations On-Call Rotation and provides coverage for 12-hour operational shifts when required;

Performs instrumentation & controls systems checks & calibrations;

Coordinates and assists with special O&M projects;

Conducts operational preventative maintenance tasks;

Coordinates seasonal process cleaning and preventative maintenance duties;

Assists with chemical inventory management – checks chemical supply levels, maintains records, offloads chemical deliveries;

Assists in ordering, delivery and inventory of materials and supplies;

Performs operational lab analyses; records results;

Conducts weekly NPDES sampling & monitoring of plant discharge;

Conducts or coordinates other special process control sampling as needed;

Assists with construction coordination activities;

Assists with safety supply inventory management;

Fills in for shift vacancies - makes hourly tour of plant and checks and documents gauge readings and calibrations; adjusts chemical feed rates through the computer; checks meters and pumps for proper functioning;

Runs hourly lab tests checking for pH, CL2 residual, turbidity, manganese, alkalinity; records lab paperwork;

Monitors operation of the plant with SCADA;

Maintains records of plant operations;

Maintains plant security through video surveillance, physical checks, and electronic lock system;

Makes minor or emergency repairs;

Reports equipment operation problems to maintenance personnel;

Collects data from preventative maintenance program and takes corrective action as required;

Maintains safe working environment;

Provides assistance to other operations/maintenance technicians;

Assists in training of other staff;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant; thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of water quality regulations and reporting requirements; thorough knowledge of residuals processing; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to operate a computer relative to the operation of the plant and troubleshooting malfunctions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of water treatment processes and equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to conduct routine laboratory tests; ability to understand and follow and provide moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to work in adverse conditions; skill in the use and care of equipment and hand tools, ability to plan and coordinate the work of others; ability to collect data for and maintain large databases.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a two year Associate's Degree or higher in environmental sciences or related field and at least two years of experience in water treatment plant operations. Also requires prior experience leading or supervising others.

Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely, including climbing stairs and ladders. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.

Special Requirements

Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires Grade I Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification.

Requires a C-Surface Water Treatment Operator Certification within one year of hire.

Requires a Class A CDL within one year of hire.

Must live within fifty (50 miles) of the facility and respond within one (1) hour when fulfilling call-back/stand-by duties. Facility location is 1400 Wimberly Road, Apex, NC 27523.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

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