Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Responsibilities:

• Shift operation of the water treatment plant which ensures compliance with state and federal regulations through routine monitoring and adjustment of plant processes manually and/or through computerized control systems.
• Conducts routine testing of water and records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities.
• Evaluate all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the facility and notify
• Project Manager of any abnormal conditions.
• Maintaining the facility treatment units to include settlementation basin, filters, sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer.
• Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by direction of Water Plant Manager to comply with water quality requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of plant processes as required.
• Chemical ordering, receiving and handling.
• Responsible for maintaining property in good order to include housekeeping and grounds-upkeep.
• Customer service skills.
• Follows proper health and safety standards.
• Utilizes computers and software as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• NC C-Surface Water Operator Certification
• maintenance of water treatment plant

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma