Treatment Plant Operator III (6MA.24)
American States Water Company
- Cape Cod, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs assigned treatment plant rounds; inspects, monitors, troubleshoots, performance tests and documents plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, online analyzers, computer screens, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation
- Operates and adjusts treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations
- Maintains, compiles, and updates plant operations logs and reports; performs and records mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities
- Mixes and adds treatment chemicals; installs and replaces chemical cylinder tanks; ensures adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines
- Installs, maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and services plant operations machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, feeders, and online analyzers; changes lubrications
- Collects and document liquid and solid samples and performs a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; works closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitors laboratory results; collects water samples as required by regulatory agencies
- Performs general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; performs various grounds maintenance duties as required
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, scrapers, forklifts, dump trucks, truck-mounted sludge/compost mixers, and tractor trailer combinations; assists in unloading chemicals as necessary
- Coordinates construction, maintenance, material selection and repair activities with maintenance, laboratory, contractors, vendors, and other staff
- As assigned, participates in a variety of special projects such as construction of piping, electrical, and structural systems related to assigned work area
- Participates in the development of goals and procedures for water or wastewater treatment activities; gathers and analyzes data; develops a variety of reports
- Works with a variety of vendors, outside contractors and the general public on water or wastewater activities; answer questions and resolve conflicts
- Provides guidance and training to personnel; assigns tasks and projects to plant operations staff; trains staff in appropriate treatment methods and techniques; schedules staff to ensure proper plant coverage
- Participates in establishing schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate supervisory and/or management staff and allocates resources accordingly
- Purchases assigned equipment and supplies for the assigned work area
- May require after hour work due to 24-hour operation
- Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- Performs other duties as assigned
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.May include working in all weather conditions, during all hours of the day. Physical demands include but are not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed
- Must take and pass Federal OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or State Mandated Safety training, with annual refresher courses, as required by the associated regulations for this position. Such training will be provided by the Company and compliance is mandatory
- Must possess Water or Wastewater Treatment Licenses required for operation of the systems or have the ability to obtain such certification for systems working on within
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy loads, kneeling, crawling, and climbing
- Ability to understand basic math and chemistry and apply knowledge to water treatment process.
- Must possess knowledge and comprehension of safety practices for general construction and handling of all materials used in water and wastewater system operations, to include liquid and gaseous chemicals, as well as hazardous solids, confined space entry, competent excavation, electrical safety, etc., while being under close supervision. Application of such practices is mandatory
- Ascertains increased knowledge of system operations, control settings, and plant operations
- Communication skills including demonstrated fluency with reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Use and operate self-contained breathing apparatus and/or respirator
- Three (3) years as a Treatment Plant Operator II or five (5) years of water or wastewater treatment experience.
- Excellent math skills
- Experienced with the use of SCADA systems
- Significant knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology
- Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology
- Knowledge of basic plumbing skills
- Recognize unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions
- Principles and practices of water or wastewater treatment plant operations
- Operating principles of plant equipment such as valves, pumps and motors
- Methods and techniques of maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting water or wastewater plant equipment and processes
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to water or wastewater treatment
- Working in confined space
- Working in areas exposed to noise and chemicals. Work requires the use of appropriate PPE (e.g. hearing and chemical protection devices)
- Working in extreme weather conditions
- Lifting and carrying loads up to 50 lbs.
- Performing work up to limits of elevated water storage tanks