Treatment Plant Operator: Coffeewood Treatment Plant #01320
About The Position
The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities at Coffeewood Correctional Center. The role includes conducting required laboratory analyses and maintaining accurate operational documentation to ensure the delivery of safe, potable water in compliance with applicable Federal and State standards. This essential position helps protect the health and safety of staff and residents, safeguard the environment, and support continuity of facility operations through system monitoring, maintenance, laboratory analysis, and recordkeeping. The position requires general knowledge of water treatment plant operations and related control regulations, experience operating mechanical equipment, and the ability to make routine adjustments and minor repairs. The operator must be able to perform, interpret, and document laboratory tests accurately, follow safety practices, maintain detailed operational records and reports, and work reliably and independently in a plant operations environment.
Requirements
- General knowledge of water treatment plant operations and associated control regulations.
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate applicable mechanical equipment and make adjustments and minor repairs.
- Ability to perform, interpret, and document required laboratory testing accurately.
- Ability to follow safety practices and maintain detailed operational records and reports.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a plant operations environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a correctional or institutional environment.
- Familiarity with automated or SCADA-controlled treatment systems.
- Additional training or certification beyond minimum licensing requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues.
- A history of reliable shift work.
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs, environmental compliance reporting, or advanced laboratory testing techniques.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain water treatment facilities.
- Monitor treatment systems to ensure safe potable water is provided and meets Federal and State requirements.
- Conduct, interpret, and document required laboratory analyses.
- Maintain accurate operational documentation, records, and reports.
- Operate mechanical equipment, make routine adjustments, and complete minor repairs.
- Follow safety practices and help safeguard the health and safety of staff and residents, the environment, and continuity of facility operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
