Water Treatment Plant Operator (SCADA)

Seminole County, FL•Winter Park, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for monitoring the operations of the Complex Water Treatment Plants Seminole County's owns and operates. Also monitors Lift Stations, Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Re-use Treatment Facilities. Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Additional compensation based on licensure. Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); plus, a minimum of one (1) year experience required.
Minimum possession of a valid Class "C" Water Plant Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must be familiar with computer operations and data entry procedures as pertains to operational needs.
Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Considerable knowledge of standard water treatment practices and the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, St. John's River Water Management District, and the Department of Health.
This position does not normally operate under direct supervision, and requires excellent decision-making abilities, personal initiative and responsibility.
Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and SCADA software
Considerable hands-on knowledge of pump operations and maintenance, well field operations, chlorination equipment operation and maintenance, on-line analytical meter calibration, and operation and calibration of laboratory and field analytical equipment.
Must have normal color vision.
Must be available to work any hours or days as may be assigned.
Must meet all qualifications required to use a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Nice To Haves

GIS software experience is a plus.
Experience operating Water Treatment Plants using Ozone is desired.
Experience dealing with Customer Service issues is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains remote facility operations and security oversight via SCADA operations, video camera systems, and intrusion alarm systems.
Records operational failures for the Maintenance Department or other agencies as may be required.
Coordinate security response with Sheriff's Office, Fire Department or other agencies, as may be required.
Coordinates with other Departments, vendors, and contractors for access to secure work sites.
Performs daily operational procedures, laboratory and field analyses, and routine calibrations and maintenance in order to maintain optimal treatment process.
Responsible for the treatment process control, and all process chemicals.
Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
Assist in maintaining and repairing all chemical systems including hypochlorite feed systems, fluoride feed systems, dosing pumps, and all associated piping and fittings.
Assist with maintaining, preparing, and submitting all required Daily Plant Logs, Equipment Data Logs, Process Control records, and Monthly Operating Reports.
Collects and submits data as required to assist with Department operations, such as budget preparation and purchasing planning.
Trains other staff members as required.
Coordinates with other Departments, vendors, and contractors to accomplish assigned tasks.
Provides keen oversight and progress status reports on such assigned tasks and projects.
Maintain State-mandated professional qualifications by seeking out and completing approved C.E.U. courses.
Performs after-hours and on-call duties.
Responds to emergencies and other callouts as directed.
Responds to customer complaints and concerns.
Maintains all Water Quality Complaint documentation.
Maintain the water plant treatment system.
Collects mandated system samples.
Develops, maintains and modifies as necessary, system flushing programs.
Maintain remote facilities operations and security oversight via SCADA, video camera systems, and intrusion alarm systems.
Coordinate operational failures with the Maintenance Department, or other agencies as may be required.
Coordinate security response with Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, or other agencies as may be required.
Updates the Whiteboard as information comes in, so accurate information is available for all to view it.
Performs other related work as required.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.