Water Distribution Operator I (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Columbus, Division of Water & Power is seeking a Water Distribution Operator I in the Division of Water. Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for maintaining system operations within the Operation’s Control Center. This will be accomplished by operating the Division of Water’s water storage tanks and pumping stations via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) interface. This position will coordinate with field maintenance staff for the repair and maintenance of all our Water Distribution sites and locations. This position will monitor pumping in the distribution system from our Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) and will coordinate with the WTP's to maintain system pressures and levels. This position will also be responsible to maintain critical customer lists, perform remote exercising operations of all SCADA controlled pressure reducing valves (PRV’s), update and maintain our internal system data files, keep accurate logbook entries for shift-to-shift operations, and record call-in information from the other Control Center work groups employees. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I Water Distribution Operator or higher certificate
Possession of a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to monitor and control a water distribution system
Monitors the SCADA server computers and reports problems to immediate supervisor
Isolates and reroutes water, via computer control, to water districts to ensure continuous service for daily demand and for emergency use
Directs emergency personnel to maintain control of water distribution facilities
Dispatches maintenance personnel to correct and repair water distribution equipment malfunctions in person, by telephone, or via two-way radio
Inputs data for daily water pumping reports
Generates daily rate demand reports
Retrieves archived data for reports
Under supervision, creates custom reports and creates trend reports using live and historical data
Sets up secure remote communication links with vendors and/or backup systems
Reconfigures computer graphics and modifies SCADA programming for control purposes
Assists in the recommendation, installation, and evaluation of new computer software and hardware to update the system
Coordinates with contractors or other agencies to resolve problems affecting the water distribution system
Communicates with emergency services, other utility agencies, and the general public on the status of water distribution services during emergency situations
Stays current with rules and regulations impacting water distribution and with developments in information technology that impact SCADA system operation and security
May manually operate pump control system at remote stations