WATER OPERATOR CONTROLLER I

City of Amarillo, TX•Amarillo, TX

41d

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Operations Controller Supervisor, WOC III is responsible for operating and monitoring electronic equipment for water delivery control systems (SCADA) from a centralized control room to meet water system demands and water quality. Ensuring flow and pressure throughout the entire water system remains compliant. On an assigned shift, operates the treatment plant and the water production system and assists with or performs preventative maintenance duties, operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Computer Terminal. Constant monitoring, adjusting and maintaining constant pressure for the entire distribution system, while maintaining operations for Surface Water Treatment. Maintain and document records as required produce daily pumpage reports.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant Water Plant Operations experience required.
TCEQ Class B Surface Water Operator License required.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Knowledge of TCEQ regulations and required reporting for this water system and DMR
Ability to develop and maintain SOP's and conduct JSA's
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Knowledge of Historian software and report building
Ability to use excel to develop reports
Ability to instruct and train other employees in the SOP's of treatment plant operations
Knowledge of installation and maintenance of water analysis telemetry equipment
Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be a team player who relates well with co workers, customers, regulatory agencies and the public.
Knowledge of the principals, practices and operations of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain records and make reports
Basic knowledge of the operation of a SCADA system. And historian soft ware.
Ability to wear a full face respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, and/or Supplied Air Respirator.
Working knowledge of the operation of small hand tools, office and lab equipment, pickup trucks, electrical overhead crane and other equipment associated with a water treatment plant.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to self-motivate and be well organized.
Strong mechanical skills with the-ability to repair equipment.

Nice To Haves

Some college level coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates the Water Treatment Plant, using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for monitoring and controlling the treatment plant process. Controls well fields and their respective pump stations, transmission facilities, in town pump stations to meet system demand. Effectively maintaining adequate pressures and levels in the overhead storage tanks and distribution lines and storage reservoirs Monitors and troubleshoots the systems as necessary. Contacts appropriate supervisor or call out personnel in the event of abnormal conditions.
Ensure that TCEQ regulations are met to provide adequate chlorination and pressure in the distribution system.
Monitor system weather conditions to forecast demands
Forecasting daily water demands for the system.
Production requirements needed to balance and equalize system under peak day demands.
Coordinating operations between mechanical, instrumentation, electrical for the system control and alarms.
Ensures that all chemicals and chemical feeds necessary for the proper treatment of the raw water (Alum, Polymer, and Chlorine) are at the required levels, dosages, and are being fed into the water properly.
Inspects and monitors the internal plant equipment (i.e., pumps, accumulators, pipes, chlorinators, etc.) for flaws, leaks, malfunctions, and possible damage.
Maintains proper chlorine residual levels in the water throughout the treatment process.
Ensures that all chemical storage tanks and containers are in good condition and at proper levels.
Maintain operational consistency from shift to shift.
Makes routine rounds of the facility to assure plant equipment and chemical feeders are operating properly.
Performs calibrations and make adjustments to chemical feed equipment, as required, for maintaining safe and efficient operation of the water plant.
Inspects all plant machinery thoroughly for potential malfunctions and or failures and if necessary fill out maintenance request forms, maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the plant.
Performs laboratory testing for process control.
Collects samples as required by state and federal regulations.
Consults with and advises supervisor on the needs of the plant.
Answers phones and operate radio for utilities division, keeping accurate records of after-hours emergency calls on a daily log sheet.
Receives and off loads bulk chemicals.
Changes out one-ton chlorine containers.
Prepare the Monthly Operating Report and Monthly Discharge Report.
Maintain records and documents incoming calls and call outs pump changes, treatment process changes and chemical analysis. Enter required data into reports.
Operate a fork lift.
Carries out regular scheduled preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.
Conducts tours of the water plant.
Accounts for assigned City property and participates in inventories as required.
Orders all of the treatment chemicals for the plant, along with laboratory chemicals and equipment.
Makes repairs and performs routine maintenance on chlorine system and analyzers and turbidimeters and various pieces of laboratory equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.