Operator I Wastewater Transport

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

2d•$64,100 - $90,994•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator I Wastewater Transport operates, monitors, and inspects wastewater facilities, equipment, processes, and systems in an assigned area and shift. The position performs assigned maintenance functions as part of a team under the direction of an Area Supervisor I or II and/or Operations Supervisor. The role is designated as essential during emergencies or other situations when MWRA requires essential personnel to report to work. The work includes operating wastewater and related equipment manually and through instrument panels and programmable logic control units; monitoring operating conditions and maintaining shift logs; overseeing barge, truck, chemical, and fuel oil loading and unloading; sampling process fluids and odor control systems; and taking initial action to address equipment malfunctions. The Operator uses process control systems, conducts calibrations and routine testing, and follows MWRA safety, operating, emergency response, and contingency procedures. The position also performs inspections, troubleshooting, preventive and light maintenance, and related documentation through MAXIMO and other maintenance systems. Tasks may include operating vehicles and light equipment, supporting other trades, setting up access and rigging equipment after safety training, and performing cleanup and housekeeping. The work is based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a shift differential for nights and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience with working knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment system operation and treatment plant equipment operation, preferably at a wastewater plant; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or equivalent.
Valid Massachusetts Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training (OIT) license.
Satisfactory completion of MWRA's competency-based productivity improvement plan training program within five months of appointment.
Basic reading, writing, mathematical, and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of treatment plant processes and related equipment, including instrument panels, programmable logic control units, pumps, valves, motor control centers, level control devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed, and odor control equipment.
Knowledge of safety practices for operating wastewater equipment and working in a wastewater treatment plant.
Ability to operate, monitor, and inspect assigned wastewater facilities and conduct rounds to collect critical operational information.
Ability to interpret meters, gauges, and other equipment data and operate wastewater treatment equipment to control treatment processes.
Ability to work as part of a team in support of Operations Division goals.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and maintain accurate logs and records.
Computer skills to access and use MAXIMO and Lawson databases.
Ability to enter, set up, install, and disassemble confined-space equipment and work in a confined space.
Ability to attain the knowledge and work processes needed to perform maintenance tasks required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or a similar maintenance management program.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly using hands and arms to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; frequently standing and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lifting or moving more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating distributive control systems.

Responsibilities

Operate wastewater equipment manually and through instrument panels and programmable logic control units, controlling system flows and levels in the assigned process area.
Monitor and inspect operating conditions and record observations and data in the area shift log.
Oversee barge and truck loading and unloading operations, and oversee chemical and fuel oil unloading to facility fuel storage.
Take initial action to correct equipment malfunctions and report malfunctions and operating variances to the appropriate supervisor.
Respond to critical facilities to make operational changes or investigate alarms when directed.
Sample process fluids and odor control systems; analyze, record, and label samples according to schedule.
Operate PICS, TELOG, or SCADA systems and fill in for an Area Supervisor I or II as required.
Calibrate critical process control equipment.
Follow MWRA safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies, and comply with the Integrated Contingency Plan.
Communicate operational and process control conditions to other Operators.
Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment using trade tools and gauges.
Perform preventive maintenance on operations equipment as directed, including lubrication, minor packing adjustments, opening hatches, installing safety rails, changing light bulbs, and replacing HVAC filters.
Document inspections and work performed and report results in the MAXIMO database.
Assist other trades as required or assigned.
Operate vans and pickup trucks to transport materials and to pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
Perform light maintenance independently or as part of a team, including operating forklifts and other light equipment that does not require a special license.
Generate inspection lists and maintenance reports through the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Install, retrofit, or align facility-related equipment and modify existing equipment to specifications.
After appropriate safety training, set up ladders, staging, and rigging and use hoists, jacks, dollies, and lifts to access work and remove or install equipment.
Operate portable pumping, ventilation, and other equipment needed for assigned tasks.
Remove snow from the immediate work area as needed to perform tasks.
Conduct routine testing, lockout/tagout, startup, shutdown, and adjustment of process equipment.
Perform cleanup, housekeeping, and other light maintenance tasks.