Plant Operator

Brazos River Authority•Richwood, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to safely operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants; ensure compliance with permits; regulate process controls; and maintain plant efficiency for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by collecting samples; performing analysis on water/wastewater samples for process monitoring and reportable analysis; monitoring plant operations; adjusting plant valves, flows, and return rates; adjusting chemical dosages as needed; running various analytical tests; calibrating and maintaining lab and equipment; operating the sludge press and conventional areas of the plant; entering data from lab analysis; and possibly conducting local laboratory testing. Other responsibilities include performing general and preventative plant maintenance; ensuring discharged water is good quality; ordering supplies and chemicals for treatment; properly maintaining buildings and grounds; maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment; and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum two years' experience or equivalent combination of education
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License and Good Driving Record
Class D Waste Water License required within six months of employment
Class C Waste Water License required within one year of employment
Approved Hazmat training is required within six months of employment

Nice To Haves

Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications.
Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building".
Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).
Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.
Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specification.
Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants
Ensure compliance with permits
Regulate process controls
Maintain plant efficiency
Collect samples
Perform analysis on water/wastewater samples for process monitoring and reportable analysis
Monitor plant operations
Adjust plant valves, flows, and return rates
Adjust chemical dosages as needed
Run various analytical tests
Calibrate and maintain lab and equipment
Operate the sludge press and conventional areas of the plant
Enter data from lab analysis
Conduct local laboratory testing
Perform general and preventative plant maintenance
Ensure discharged water is good quality
Order supplies and chemicals for treatment
Properly maintain buildings and grounds
Maintain and repair mechanical equipment