Treatment Plant Operator Senior County Plant
About The Position
The Treatment Plant Operator Senior County Plant supports 24/7 wastewater treatment plant operations. The role oversees operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas; monitors and adjusts plant processes and equipment manually and through process control systems, including at remote facilities; and adjusts processes based on laboratory test results. The operator collects wastewater and process-flow samples, performs basic wastewater laboratory analysis, cleans process areas and equipment, and maintains records and prepares reports. The position directs Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators in investigating and correcting process-control problems, assists with operator training and plant trades employees, and fills in for Treatment Plant Team Leaders as required. Other related work may be assigned or delegated by Team Leaders and the Supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduate from high school or have an equivalent qualification.
- Possess and maintain a Missouri Class A wastewater treatment operator's license.
- Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence.
- Pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test; this is a safety-sensitive position and is not subject to Federal D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing regulations.
- MSD employees must have a meets-expectations performance rating.
- Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical wastewater treatment plant equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of safe working practices.
- Ability to make accurate readings.
- Ability to understand and record information on charts and meters.
- Ability to lead and oversee the work of others.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Responsibilities
- Support 24/7 operations.
- Oversee operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas.
- Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment manually and through process control systems, including at remote facilities.
- Adjust plant processes based on laboratory test results.
- Collect wastewater and other process-flow samples.
- Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis.
- Clean plant process areas and equipment.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process-control problems.
- Assist in training operators.
- Assist plant trades employees.
- Fill in for Treatment Plant Team Leaders as required.
- Perform related work as required or delegated by Team Leaders and the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
