WastewatervOperator III

Liberty Utilities•Gold Canyon, AZ

17d•$33 - $40

About The Position

Performs complex technical and mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities. The Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable and compliant wastewater treatment. Duties include monitoring treatment processes, sampling and laboratory testing, operating treatment equipment and control systems, maintaining operational records, performing routine maintenance, and responding to equipment and process abnormalities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
High knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, basic laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance requirements and safe operating procedures.
For Arizona locations, an ADEQ Grade 3 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment is required.
Ability to read meters, gauges, drawings and operating procedures.
Good computer skills, including familiarity with computerized process-control systems.
Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency call-outs as required.
Maintain a valid state driver’s license; a CDL with appropriate classification and endorsements may be required.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
Monitor pumps, motors, blowers, valves, clarifiers, aerators, chemical feed equipment and related systems.
Monitor plant operations SCADA and other process-control systems.
Collect wastewater, sludge and effluent samples and perform required laboratory tests.
Adjust equipment and treatment processes based on operating conditions and analytical results.
Perform inspections and routine preventive maintenance of treatment equipment.
Maintain accurate operating logs, test results and compliance records.
Assist in preparing information and reports required by environmental and other regulatory agencies.
Operate and inspect lift stations and other wastewater collection or treatment facilities, where applicable.
Handle treatment chemicals and biosolids in accordance with applicable procedures.
Diagnose operational problems and respond to alarms, process upsets and equipment failures.