Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

About The Position

This full-time position in the Division of Water supervises, operates, and staffs the Dublin Road Water Plant processing and pumping facility on an assigned shift. Under direction, the Operator conducts and evaluates laboratory analyses, adjusts chemical dosages and treatment processes to meet regulatory and division requirements, and uses a computerized SCADA system to control and monitor water flow and chemical processing. The position also responds to plant emergencies, including chemical spills or leaks, electrical outages, flooding, and adverse weather conditions. The Operator collects and analyzes water samples on and off plant grounds and observes the treatment process at various locations to determine whether process changes are needed. The role includes plant and laboratory operations, equipment and system maintenance, recordkeeping, development of operating and safety procedures, and coordination with other facilities and plant sections. The Operator may supervise plant employees on an assigned shift. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off. The permanent schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:25 p.m. to 11:25 p.m., with Sunday and Monday off.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of a valid EPA State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Operate a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to control and monitor water flow and chemical processing.
Verify SCADA system operation and data accuracy through testing and inspection rounds of the water treatment plant.
Collect and analyze water samples on and off plant grounds and observe the treatment process to determine necessary process changes.
Conduct and evaluate laboratory analytical results and adjust chemical dosages and processes to meet regulatory and division requirements.
Maintain laboratory equipment, perform periodic laboratory standardizations and calibrations, and maintain OEPA full laboratory certification for the assigned facility.
Monitor chemical inventories and ensure chemical delivery, unloading, and storage follow established protocols.
Maintain accurate shift-operation records and logs, including meter and gauge readings, chemical levels, flow rates, and laboratory analyses.
Work with or around hazardous chemicals and respond to plant emergencies, including chemical spills or leaks, electrical outages, flooding, and adverse weather conditions.
Develop standard operating and safety procedures and train employees on equipment modifications, work procedures, and safety procedures.
Develop automated and manual equipment operating sequences and failure-recovery modes for plant equipment and systems.
Develop and install programs for programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units used to operate plant equipment, systems, and processes.
Develop and maintain database elements needed to control equipment, systems, and processes through SCADA systems.
Maintain working knowledge of plant equipment, systems, processes, and SCADA failure modes to support proper operation during abnormal situations.
Prepare maintenance repair requests and perform minor equipment maintenance, including lubrication and minor adjustments.
Coordinate work activities with other facilities, plants, and plant sections.
May supervise plant employees on an assigned shift.