Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator
About The Position
A Lead Water Treatment Plant Operator is required to possess a Class "B" Water Operator's License. If they acquire a Class "A" License, they will receive $150.00 biweekly as Certification Incentive Pay (reimbursement will be provided for successful completion of the coursework necessary to obtain the Class "A" License). Performs advanced level work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant and related equipment. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
Requirements
- High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
- Three (3) or more years of experience in the operation of a water treatment plant
- Must possess a current State of Florida Class "B" Water Operator's license in compliance with the Florida Administrative Code and all revisions thereof
- Proficiency in SCADA, Microsoft Excel and Word
Nice To Haves
- Class "A" Water Operator's License
Responsibilities
- Leads and trains subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advises and instructs on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations
- Monitors, controls, and troubleshoots operations of water treatment facilities
- Submits draft revisions to existing procedures to incorporate regulatory changes, new chemicals, and new equipment.
- Maintains records of personnel on duty, conditions, changes, access, emergencies, and other issues of note associated with the water treatment facility in log and/or on specific worksheets and computer uploads
- Prepares and/or updates existing data logs and prepares drafts of the various regulatory and compliance reports needed for the operating plant
- Performs lab tests of processed water at pre-determined intervals of the process, including clear well and finished water
- Makes chemical adjustments in relationship to water conditions and equipment specifications or conditions
- Inspects chemical rooms and process areas for abnormalities
- Maintains chemical inventory; orders, tracks, and receives chemicals; maintains proper documentation
- Tests, monitors, records, evaluates, troubleshoots, and adjusts the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment
- Assists contractors and consultants with specific tasks
- Assists in preparing standard operating procedures
- Oversees Plant operations to remain in compliance
- Works around high voltage, rotating equipment, and various hazardous chemicals
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures and Federal, State, and County regulations
- Stays abreast of new and revised regulatory documents such as the Florida Administrative Code, utilizes this knowledge to recommend changes to his supervisor
- Reviews the various historical documents contained in the various computer drives to learn about the Comprehensive Utility Master Plan, City's Strategic Plan and other previous reports on the plant's performance and compliance
- Reviews archival files and the world wide web to locate drawing, specifications, related documents as they pertain to the plant equipment and its processes
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- Certification Incentive Pay ($150.00 biweekly for Class "A" License)
- Reimbursement for successful completion of coursework for Class "A" License
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
