WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR LEVELS 1-4

Clackamas River Water•Clackamas, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clackamas River Water (CRW) is seeking dedicated operators to join their team as they launch a new Ignition SCADA system and implement major upgrades to their Water Treatment Plant. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to operational advancement, improve efficiencies, and play a key role in shaping the future of their water treatment infrastructure. With an in-house water quality laboratory, there are a variety of ways to grow in this position. CRW has earned a reputation for providing high-quality drinking water and is offering an excellent opportunity to be part of a sustainable organization by joining their water resources team, well known for providing exceptional service to the community they serve with their most precious resource: water.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required.
Completion of at least 60 credit hours of college coursework in water technology, biology, environmental science, or related field.
On the job training with a basic understanding of water treatment processes and the ability to follow operational procedures, safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Comfortable using water-related software applications.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years additional operational experience working with treatment plant equipment, instrumentation and maintenance.
Higher level OHA Water Treatment Operator Certification.
Training or experience with SCADA systems.
Experience conducting microbiological lab testing for coliform bacteria.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that meets position requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the District’s 30 mgd drinking water treatment plant, its systems and equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Utilize SCADA system to oversee real-time water treatment processes and optimize plant performance.
Maintain plant equipment to service levels by performing a variety of technical and mechanical duties, following prescribed guidelines.
Follow all relevant safety standards and procedures.
Available to work rotating shifts, weekends, on-call and stand-by duty as needed and in emergencies.
Perform and troubleshoot preventative and corrective maintenance of the water treatment plant, pump stations, reservoirs, and related facilities.
Assist certified, in-house water quality laboratory by performing chemical and biological analysis and preparing and performing quality control of liquid and solid media and reagents.
Collect samples; and record operational data and report test results to regulatory agencies.
Perform lab testing and maintenance procedures, as needed.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.