Performs advanced technical repairs and troubleshooting on City electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment, which may include but not be limited to PLC components, electrical control panels, motor control centers, various instrumentation, various pumps and other mechanical equipment, automatic valves, computer integrated instrumentation, and all other related wastewater equipment including grinder pump stations and associated equipment.
Wastewater treatment plant operator trainee duties include but are not limited to:
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Ability to learn to maintain wastewater plants and equipment in accordance with the FDEP Permit and regulations and obtain certification within one year.
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Make sound and calculated adjustments to the wastewater plant or equipment to maintain proper influent and effluent processing.
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Perform process control testing in accordance with FDEP SOPs and the Federal Register Rules and Regulations to maintain proper nutrient levels, disinfection, and chemical balance within the wastewater treatment plant.
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Make sound and calculated adjustments to the chemical feed system based on the process control results.
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Record and evaluate elapsed time meters and flows of equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation of pumps, motors, meters, blowers, and all auxiliary equipment
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Interrupt chart recorder measurements to ensure proper vacuum Hg, turbidity, residual chlorine, and GPM flow levels, and make any necessary adjustments accordingly.
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Inspect and ensure a safe work environment at the wastewater facility, including the use of PPE, chemical, fuel and oil containment, walkways, lab equipment, and all other potentially hazardous conditions.
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Monitor the wastewater plant or equipment using the computer control system, Wonderware and Scada.
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Must be able to respond to emergencies on an as needed basis.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Preferred experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills a plus. 2-3 years’ experience with the City’s infrastructure including all the collections pumps and lift stations as well as the PLC components and associated hardware and variable frequency drive units. Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials used in the instrumentation, mechanical and electrical trades is also required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent communication skills, be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, be flexible, pay close attention to detail and provide high quality of accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Advanced trouble shooting skills and advanced technical troubleshooting and repairs on City electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment, which may include but not be limited to PLC components, electrical control panels, motor control centers, various instrumentation, various pumps and other mechanical equipment, automatic valves, computer integrated instrumentation, and all other related wastewater equipment including grinder pump stations, vacuum pump stations, and all associated equipment.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memoranda. Ability to read schematics and ladder logic diagrams. Ability to write professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with concrete and abstract variables.
Other Skills and Abilities: Possess or the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and travel up and down stairs.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Public Relations: Public relations will be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees will be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee in public service. Must have ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
