As a, you will perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. This position is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and typically holds a high-level water/wastewater treatment certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent.
• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Makes process control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift log reports.
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures.
• Performs operations and maintenance activities including collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Directs, assigns and trains employees.
• Conducts weekly safety meetings.
• Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel.
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Determines proper chemical flow rates.
• Assigns operators’ monthly work schedule.
• Assigns replacement operators during emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Required to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Four years’ experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants
• Grade III Arizona Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision.
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
