Treatment Plant Coordinator 2 (Wastewater) 20098161

State of Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves under general direction and requires advanced knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water plant operations. The role involves coordinating the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment at a water treatment plant, training staff, inspecting facilities, and overseeing general maintenance. The coordinator also performs operational modifications in emergencies to meet EPA requirements and attends annual training and meetings.

Requirements

• Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency
• 12 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development
• Valid drivers' license
• Class II Water Certification
• Must meet requirement of OAC 3745-7-15 pertaining to OEPA Director approved contact hour required to renew certification.

Nice To Haves

• Waste Management
• General Maintenance
• Environmental Services
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment (e.g., motors and controls, pumps and controls, blowers and controls, comminutors, air compressors, chemical feeders) used at water treatment plant.
• Trains maintenance staff and/or operators in proper operation and maintenance procedures.
• Inspects facilities and coordinates purchase of chemicals and parts.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts equipment.
• Reviews preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspects newly installed equipment.
• Instructs facility staff in chemical testing procedures and daily reporting preparation procedures.
• Reviews design drawings and specification for contract work.
• Meets with consultants to resolve construction or installation problems.
• Oversees and/or performs general maintenance at water treatment facility (e.g., tills seed beds, mows grass, paints buildings, plows snow).
• Performs operational modifications necessary in emergencies to meet EPA requirements.
• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed