Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Wastewater Treatment Division ONLY. The ideal candidate will oversee and perform tasks involving the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes. Under general supervision, this job classification performs mid to high journeyman-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes. Provides daily leadership and direction for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice, I and II. Acts as the On-Site Operator to verify compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations, and City policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum of three years of work experience in advanced and complex wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Tools and equipment used in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plants.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing wastewater treatment plant operations.
Knowledge of Protocols for industrial chemical usage and storage.
Knowledge of Advanced computerized systems utilized in wastewater treatment facilities.
Knowledge of Wastewater: Laboratory practices required to properly evaluate treatment processes, such as BOD, DO, pH, jar test, CL2 residual, turbidity, COD, color, TSS, TDS, fecal coliforms and total coliforms.
Knowledge of Chemical/physical and biological processes used in wastewater treatment processes, such as coagulation, flocculation, settling, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection and activated sludge.
Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
Knowledge of OSHA guidelines related to large treatment facilities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office products.
Skill in Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures, Federal and State rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
Skill in Determining processing requirements; sample the influent and effluent at various stages of processing and identify problems and ensure proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant.
Skill in Completing mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
Skill in Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Skill in Following safe work practices, and verbal and written instructions.
Skill in Inspecting and monitoring machinery and equipment to verify compliance with prescribed operating conditions and safety standards.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
Must possess a Grade III operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, or equivalency through reciprocity within 60 days of hire, within the discipline of Wastewater Treatment.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent certifications from other jurisdictions may be considered; ADEQ reciprocity certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Oversees the operation of plant equipment and processes related to water and wastewater treatment systems during an assigned shift in accordance with the strategies developed by the Operations Supervisor and Plant Superintendent, including the operation of ancillary facilities and equipment; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Monitors Wastewater operations to verify treatment plant performance is stable, and in compliance with State and Federal environmental and safety regulations, and City policies, procedures and standards.
Inspects all treatment plant equipment, and assures equipment is functioning within technical parameters.
Monitors and evaluates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) process control systems information; monitors data and error reports, evaluates operational and maintenance issues, and makes functional adjustments to treatment components within scope of authority and training.
Identifies and diagnoses operational problems, discusses scope and attributes of problems with staff and management, and recommends alterations, adjustments, and procedural changes to correct problems and maintain system stability.
Oversees treatment chemical and their uses; including making chemical feed adjustments, how to unload, store and uses various chemicals, i.e. sulfuric acid, caustic soda, and chlorine.
Acts as the treatment plant Onsite Operator as defined by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), and coordinates the activities of lower level operations staff; responds to operational incidents, and takes command when appropriate.
Samples and analyzes influents/effluents, source water/product water, feed water and permeate to detect quality variations, interpret results, reading sheets, process test, computerized data and information trends to identify variations in flow and water quality and make appropriate changes.
Uses a variety of standard testing procedures to determine problems and any adjustments needed in the treatment process.
Records operational data, telemetry readings, work logs and other prescribed work documentation.
Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.