Plant Operator III

Fairfax County•Lorton (Jp04), VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Wastewater Management Division, working at the Noman M Cole Water Recycling Facility as a Plant Operator III. As a Plant Operator III you’ll work under the general supervision of the Plant Operations Supervisor, and, in addition to day-to-day duties, you’ll participate in special projects as well as maintain effective relationships with plant personnel, citizens, and community groups. Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education, and four years of experience as an operator in a Class I wastewater facility or higher.
A valid driver's license.
A Class II Wastewater Treatment Operator's certification issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Appointees within this classification are subject to a criminal background check, driving record check and pre-employment physical prior to employment to the satisfaction of the employer.
Positions within this classification are considered essential to the maintenance and continuity of core county operations during the activation of an emergency or critical incident.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting formal and informal training of junior level operators.
Proven ability to solve operational problems as they arise, using strong troubleshooting skills and ability to make decisions.
The ability to communicate clearly with engineers, electricians and mechanics to solve problems and come up with effective solutions.
Proven ability to be flexible to change focus quickly while maintaining the overall treatment process while helping others solve problems.
Three (3) or more years of experience operating primary treatment, biological nutrient removal (BNR), Enhanced nutrient removal (ENR), Disinfection and solids processing including sewage sludge incinerators.
Five (5) years of experience in a Class I Wastewater treatment facility.
One (1) year of experience in ordering and receiving chemicals.
Two (2) years of experience supervising or leading a team.
One (1) year of experience using computers at work, to include Microsoft Excel, and an electronic asset management system.

Responsibilities

Planning, assigning, and overseeing the work of Plant Operator I's and II's during operations of the plant including monitoring the standby generator and power distribution centers.
Providing daily instruction and training to Plant Operator I's and II's at various duty stations around the plant.
Operating Plant Equipment to Ensure Proper Operating Parameters, troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions.
Assisting in corrective repairs and performing an ongoing preventive maintenance program of exercising and rotating various processes of equipment and machinery.
Collects and Composites Samples for Plant Process Testing and Monitoring.
Reads Meters, Gauges, And Other Instruments and Records Observations in Operating Log Sheets and Books.
Preparing and maintaining records such as chemical inventory, entering work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Creating online requisitions and submitting appropriate and timely reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and other software, such as FOCUS and SCADA.
Monitoring alarms and troubleshooting pieces of equipment.
Maintaining appropriate chemical levels by adjusting system controls and/or adding, adjusting, and replacing chemicals in the treatment plant system, such as packing on pumps, gates, and other equipment.