WATER PLANT OPERATOR II

Huntsville Utilities • Huntsville, AL

116d • $27 - $34

About The Position

The Water Plant Operator II is a technical and skilled position performing analytical and process related work in the operation of a drinking water treatment plant and meeting distribution system demands while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Associates degree or equivalent coursework in chemistry, math, hydraulics, and computers is highly preferred.
• Must have ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator Certification or have the ability to obtain reciprocity through ADEM within six (6) months.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Grade IV water treatment plant.
• Knowledge of water quality limits, advanced water treatment, technique/processes, operational characteristics, services, and activities of water treatment plant.
• Ability to operate a full range of pumps, chemical feeders, motors, controllers, and process equipment/instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ADEM Division 7 and Division 10 regulations and laws.

Nice To Haves

• Consideration taken for candidates that have passed the ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator exam but has not obtained the required experience.
• Equivalent working experience through training programs, classes, or seminars can be used as a substitute for one (1) year of working experience as approved by ADEM.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities necessary to maintain regulatory compliance with all ADEM, EPA, or other applicable regulatory body policies, laws, etc.
• Assumes the responsibility for the delivery of adequate, safe, and quality potable water and takes immediate action if compromised.
• Monitors and controls the telemetry and SCADA systems using the information to control the reservoir valves, wells, and booster pumps to distribute finished water throughout the system.
• Immediately notifies Water Treatment Plant Operator-Chief and/or Water Treatment Plant Supervisor of results indicative of impact on water quality or the detection of equipment malfunctions.
• Monitors and adjusts parameters as needed based on the laboratory analysis of raw and finished water for proper drinking water treatment.
• Operates and regulates chemical feeders and other equipment to ensure optimum treatment in the most economical manner.
• Operates and controls electric motor, pumps, valves, etc. either manually or remotely to regulate raw and finished water flows.
• Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Reviews accuracy of all written and electronic log entries, records, and reports and ensures all entries have been correctly recorded at the close of the shift.
• Conducts regular inspection walkthroughs of the plant reporting any security issues, equipment malfunctions, or other issues of concern to the Water Treatment Plant Operator-Chief and/or Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.
• Performs wash down of equipment to include basins, filters, etc. and general cleaning duties using an industrial hose.
• Answers routine questions from customers pertaining to water issues or routes to proper personnel for response.
• Performs all responsibilities until a relief certified operator has arrived and been briefed on current operating conditions.
• Assists in the operator training program to ensure personnel are properly trained, equipped, and motivated so that treatment plant operations can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Monitors for the development of new water quality regulations or treatment techniques occurring at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Maintains the needed continuing educations hours in compliance with ADEM Division 10 to remain certified.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation Offer Range: $27.52 - $34.79
• Full Time Employment
• Benefits Offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED