Senior Water Pollution Control Operator

City of Sunnyvale, CA • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Senior Water Pollution Control Operator. The ideal candidate will have a journeyman level understanding of Wastewater Treatment and the associated equipment and controls required to operate those systems. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is a Class V Wastewater Treatment Facility with Recycled Water production. The Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant is undergoing an exciting transition, we are replacing original processes, structures, and equipment with the latest treatment technologies and we would like you to be part of that upgrade. The SWPCP is currently constructing new Screening, Pumping, Grit Removal, Sedimentation, Odor Control, Power Distribution, and SCADA system as the first major replacement effort. The Plant is also in design for a new Secondary Treatment process with Dewatering and Thickening to carry the city forward in our on-going effort to protect the bay and provide high-quality Recycled Water.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent.
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board.

Responsibilities

• Performs all water pollution control operator duties including, operating centrifugal pumps, piston pumps, valves, sluice gates, blowers, mechanical bar screens, chemical feeders, chlorinators, collectors, aerators, channel masters or grinders.
• Monitors, reads and calculates the flow of water through the Water Pollution Control Plant by meters, gauges and visual inspections.
• Oversees and inspects the work of assigned staff, and ensures the safe, compliant and effective operation of the plant.
• Coordinates emergency response measures at the plant; notifies the Department of Public Safety as needed.
• Monitors all of the plant processes to ensure that local, state, and federal regulatory requirements are met.
• Reviews, comments and makes recommendations on plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Projects during design and construction at the Water Pollution Control Plant.
• Acts as liaison and coordinator for contractors and vendors on an as-needed-basis.
• Operates and makes minor repairs to engines, motors, pumps, sedimentation basins, chlorinators, contact channels and other related equipment.
• Becomes proficient at the use and application of the Plants Computerized Maintenance Management System and issues work orders in a timely fashion to ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Certifies log books entries are accurate, complete and meet established guidelines.
• Performs analytical tests as needed.
• Performs confined space entry and may oversee such entries and ensure compliance with appropriate safety regulations.
• Conducts sampling and monitoring by boat in the outfall channel, sloughs and ponds as necessary.
• Ensures cost effective operations through the control and monitoring of electrical and chemical usage and costs.
• Regulates removal of primary sludge, sedimentation tank skimming and programming of sludge cycles.
• Checks and reviews time cards, and ensures compliance with vacancy guidelines; assists in training assigned staff and makes recommendations for improvement when needed.
• May act as the Designated Operator in Charge for the Water Pollution Control Operations Manager in his/her absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees