Quality Control Operator I

San Antonio River Authority•Converse, TX

About The Position

Responsible for managing the reporting associated with the operations/staff of the River Authority owned and contracted Water/Re-use Water Wastewater Treatment Plants. Ensures compliance with permit requirements, rules, and regulations. Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. with two (2) years progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and construction of sanitary sewer collection systems, Industrial Waste Inspections, Construction Inspections, and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
Must have a valid Class “C” Wastewater Operator License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Knowledge of EPA and TCEQ regulations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of stormwater runoff sampling parameters and scheduling
Knowledge of Composting and sludge regulations
Knowledge of Wastewater facility design rules
Skills and Abilities: Developing utility standard operating procedures
Skills and Abilities: Communicating orally and in writing
Skills and Abilities: Reading and interpreting documents, instruction manuals, policies, and procedures
Skills and Abilities: Public speaking and presentation
Skills and Abilities: Swimming ability
Skills and Abilities: Customer service
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License, Class “A” with Tanker Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports various special projects such as Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative (SSOI), Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM), and/or Industrial Waste Monitoring.
Ensures that required projects, programs, and procedures are implemented according to project management guidelines and principles.
Gathers, monitors, and reports on all sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) data and stormwater discharges.
Performs odor monitoring, response, and reporting to include the use of monitoring software and interacting with property owners on odor complaints.
Ensures compliance with the Randolph Air Force Base collection system contract including reporting standards
Monitors GIS database is adhering to River Authority standards.
Performs various utility calculations.
Researches and interprets applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
Provides quotes for services and assists in the preparation of contracts.
Reviews, and provides modification recommendations to construction plans, schematics, and as-built drawings.
Assists with the preparation of water/wastewater/sludge regulatory reports and permit applications required by the EPA and TCEQ.
Assists with the Asset Management program for all the River Authority owned plant assets, i.e. motors, machines, pumps, pipes, and fleet.
Work order database review (treatment, collections, maintenance) and root cause investigations.
Performs quality control checks for plant and collection system record drawings.
Tracks and collects data for all TCEQ permit excursions and submits reports as required by TCEQ.
Communicates with TCEQ on permit variances.
Assists with TCEQ Tier II reporting for all of the River Authority chemical storage that meets the regulate threshold.
Assists with Homeland Security contact information updating and reporting.
Monitors industrial customers’ discharges.
Monitors terms and conditions of all permits and ensures compliance.
Monitors, tracks and reports to TCEQ consumption of the reuse discharge.
Monitors and compiles composting facility notebook for TCEQ inspections and annual report.
All other duties as assigned