Lead Operator- Wastewater

City of Pearland - Texas • Pearland, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Lead Operator - Wastewater to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities Department. This role involves leading, overseeing, and participating in the work of a crew performing semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater pumping, water treatment, chemical control, and monitoring equipment. The Lead Operator will operate the Division's supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, ensure adequate disinfectant and/or sterilization processes, perform or facilitate repairs on various equipment, coordinate and conduct the wastewater quality sampling program, and respond to emergency situations. The position also involves performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water pumping, water treatment, chemical control, and monitoring equipment, including booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure regulators, automated valves, production systems, and related facilities and equipment. The role requires attending safety meetings, coordinating and conducting water quality sampling, administering proper chlorine dosages, inspecting and maintaining chlorine systems, testing and monitoring water pressure, monitoring and adjusting the SCADA system, reading and recording operational data, performing system-wide reservoir inspections, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical facilities, performing pump efficiency testing, performing routine maintenance and repairs on system components, maintaining detailed records, responding to customer requests, and responding to after-hours emergencies and on-call duties.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training experience in the water industry or related field.
• Five (5) years of working experience in the treatment of potable water.
• The minimum license requirement for this position is a valid Class B Wastewater Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Nice To Haves

• College courses or certification(s) in environmental science, microbiology, or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Operator under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the work of crew performing semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater pumping, water treatment, chemical control, and monitoring equipment.
• Operates the Division's supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Ensures an adequate disinfectant and or sterilization process distribution has reached the city's navigable water streams.
• Performs or facilitates repairs on lift pumps, blowers, reservoirs, automated valves, and related equipment.
• Coordinates and conducts the wastewater quality sampling program and ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power-driven equipment.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of water pumping, water treatment, chemical control, and monitoring equipment including booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure regulators, automated valves, production systems, and related facilities and equipment.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Coordinates and conducts the water quality sampling program; collects water samples at reservoirs, well sites, tank sites, designated sample stations, and throughout the water system; checks water samples for pH levels, chlorine residuals, and solids; prepares water quality documentation for submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Administers proper chlorine dosages; inspects, maintains, and repairs chlorine pumps and chlorine generating systems; checks for and repairs chlorine leaks; transports chlorine to various well sites and stations.
• Tests and monitors water pressure and related valves; inspects, repairs, and maintains control valves within the distribution system; records water well levels.
• Monitors the SCADA system and makes necessary adjustments to maintain an adequate supply of water and water pressure for customers; moves water remotely between different zones; troubleshoots SCADA system problems; reads and responds to alarms, e-mails, and other system notifications.
• Reads and records water production and electrical usage meters at pump stations and well locations and other related facilities; monitors and adjusts pressure regulators within the water system; collects and records operational data from wells, pump stations, reservoirs, and other related facilities.
• Performs system-wide reservoir inspections; checks and logs reservoir chlorine residuals; performs well maintenance and disinfection work.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical facilities, electrical motors, portable generators, electrical panels, and communication systems.
• Perform/facilitate well and booster pump efficiency testing; maintains records of pump efficiency.
• Troubleshoots, performs routine maintenance, and makes repairs on system components including changing fluids, lubricating, and adjusting electrical and hydraulic pumping equipment, and maintaining all production related equipment and supply inventory.
• Maintains detailed records of lubrication, calibration, and maintenance performed on equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Responds to requests, complaints, and inquiries received from customers.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies and assists other staff in emergency situations; performs on-call and stand by duty as needed; works with other crews on emergency leaks and system infrastructure repairs; makes decisions on proper actions to take during emergency situations including repairs of booster stations and well sites.
• Performs a full range of duties on the water system including monitoring, cleaning, flushing water pipelines to ensure water quality as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hiring incentives up to $5000
• Competitive hourly salary of $26.53- $28.72
• City pays all premiums for employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance
• City pays the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents
• Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Access to the city's recreation fitness center
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance
• 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED