Drinking Water Treatment Operator in Training

Inframark•Lanett, AL

About The Position

This position is responsible for the basic cleaning, painting, washing filters and cleaning basins, minor maintenance tasks, and grounds maintenance of water plants, tanks, intakes and wells. This position is also recognized as the entry-level position that is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water facilities.

Requirements

Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge of: Techniques, principles and practices of professional water plant/ well operations and laboratory analysis
Water treatment flow schemes
Safety practices, procedures and equipment used
Mechanical unit processes; vertical turbine pumps, chemical metering pumps, and centrifugal pumps
Use and documentation of QA/QC
Treatment processes: disinfection and sedimentation
Skill in: The operation of a variety of hand or power tools, water plant equipment and laboratory testing equipment
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Collect and interpret daily logs
Prepare routine records and logs
Perform mathematical computations
Work emergency duty during non-scheduled work hours
Distinguish between different shades of color
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing.
The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment.
This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Prefer high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training in chemistry, or a closely related field.
Water treatment operations experience and minimum certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate water pumping mechanisms to regulate the flow and pressure of water during assigned shifts to include:Operate pumps, valves, turbines, and electric motors to transfer, distribute, and regulate pressure flow of raw and processed water
Monitor panel boards and adjusts controls to regulate flow and distribution of water
Clean systems by backwashing at designated intervals
Record reservoir water elevation, power consumption, and equipment utilization data at designated intervals
Conduct water treatment activities to include:Add appropriate amounts of chemicals to raw water to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water at regular intervals
Regulate flow of pre-treated water through sedimentation and filter devices
Add appropriate amounts of chemicals into water for post-treatment
Record chemical composition of raw and treated water at designated intervals
Maintain, clean and stock materials on trucks and equipment.
Housekeeping duties to include: Cutting grass, cleaning tanks, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning equipment and various other duties to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the facility
Calibrate all meters that they will be required to utilize through the course of the shift
Collect samples and performs various tests such as pH and CL2 residual; analyzes results and makes process control changes based as instructed by their immediate supervisor
Document readings, test results, equipment adjustments and enter data into a computer database and on paper for record maintenance and to produce periodic and special reports
Monitor and observe treatment process for offensive matter; inspects equipment and monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect problems
Transfer various chemicals from one container to the other. Make chemical feed adjustments as necessary
Change chlorine cylinders and checks for leaks. Also, adjust feed rate as required.
Transport, handle and mix chemicals manually as required.
Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies