Water Reclamation Plant Operator (Vacancies)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

These two full-time positions within the Division of Water Reclamation will be responsible for operating and monitoring wastewater treatment, sludge processing and disposal equipment at the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP). These positions will operate equipment ancillary to a given treatment process and monitors control panels and/or computer terminals, adjust valves and gates to ensure process is operated within design limits; observe and report variations in operating conditions; adjust as directed by interpreting meter and gauge readings, visual observation, sounds, and smell; starts and stops pumps, engines, generators to control flow of sewage/sludge through the treatment process; monitors and reports supply of materials, chemicals, and condition of operating equipment; performs preventative maintenance on equipment and cleans work area. The scheduled shift for these positions will be for third shift : Thursday – Monday 10:45 pm – 6:45 am To be considered : Candidates must have possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Operator certificate for wastewater treatment works and possession of a valid driver’s license, as listed in the Minimum Qualifications Section below. Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected .

Requirements

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Operator certificate for wastewater treatment works.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Applicants currently holding an equivalent operator certification in another state and who are eligible to obtain reciprocity from the Ohio EPA will be considered by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Successful attainment of the appropriate Ohio EPA operator certificate is required at the time of a Minimum Qualifications review.

Responsibilities

Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to monitor the flow and processing of reclaimed water, biosolids, and effluent
Monitors water reclamation treatment and biosolids processing equipment such as pumps, motors, air compressors, blowers, thickeners, valves, and gates
Monitors control panels and computer terminals; makes adjustments or changes manually or by remote control to regulate flow of reclaimed water
Observes variations in operating conditions; logs and interprets readings from computer, meters, gauges, charts, and instruments; observes and reports variations in visual appearance, sounds, or smells
Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow and processing of reclaimed water via computer or operator interface terminals
Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings
Monitors and controls the application and supply of chemicals, dissolved oxygen, or other materials to the treatment and processing of sewage and biosolids
Collects sewage samples using dipper or bottle; checks autosamplers for proper operational requirements
Communicates with others performing operations and/or maintenance tasks via phone or two-way radio
Prepares maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and light painting
Operates an incinerator by performing inspections and operational tasks as necessary to maintain burner control
Cleans work area including stairs, equipment, floors, and conveyor belts; picks up trash
Trains less experienced operators in functions of specific operational area
Performs field tests such as ammonia concentration-level assessment, percent total solids, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other related tests
May use hand tools and grease guns in the performance of some job duties