Water Treatment Plant Operator

Alameda County Water District•Fremont, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Alameda County Water District is recruiting for a Water Treatment Plant Operator to inspect, operate, and maintain District water treatment plants and related facilities. This role is crucial for supplying, treating, storing, and distributing water for a large urban potable water distribution system. The Water Treatment Operator is a journey-level classification responsible for the efficient operation and general maintenance of a water treatment plant and distribution system on an assigned shift. The position utilizes state-of-the-art technology and involves operating equipment for conventional treatment (with ozone disinfection) and managing residuals to meet production requirements and drinking water quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent plus specialized training (recent acceptable formal courses of instruction) in water treatment and plant operations
Possession of State Water Resources Control Board – Division of Drinking Water (SWRCB-DDW), Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T-3
Three (3) years’ experience operating a water treatment plant as an operator in charge of a shift, or two years of experience as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee with the District.
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles
Knowledge of arithmetic
Knowledge of identification, use and safe operations of standard hand and power tools and equipment
Knowledge of safe work practices and pertinent safety regulations
Ability to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machinery, structures, equipment and piping
Ability to learn the practices, procedures, techniques, regulations, and laws pertaining to a water treatment plant and distribution system
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to learn to operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on water treatment plant equipment and facilities
Ability to read and interpret a variety of meters, gauges, and recording equipment
Ability to learn to read and interpret mechanical system and piping diagrams
Ability to learn to observe and accurately record operating conditions and make verbal or written reports
Ability to learn to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and exercise independent judgment within established guidelines
Ability to perform assigned activities with decreasing supervision while accepting increasing responsibility
Ability to learn the operation and routine servicing of computerized instrumentation and plant operational equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others

Nice To Haves

Operates all equipment needed to regulate water flow through the hydropower and water treatment plant processes, including equipment related to conventional treatment (with ozone disinfection) and management of residuals generated from such processes in order to meet production requirements and drinking water quality standards.
Monitors and controls the water supply, transmission and storage systems through a plant supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, and analyzes and acts accordingly to control flow through various transmission and distribution facilities or to take other actions as required.
Computes chemical dosages and adjusts chemical feeders.
Monitors operation of membrane treatment facilities, shuts down such facilities as necessary, and notifies Treatment Facilities Operators of membrane facility alarms and actions taken.
Prepares and maintains detailed logs, records and reports on a variety of functions including; plant operations, test results, maintenance work performed, unusual operating conditions and the results of periodic inspections conducted; uses a computer to maintain data base files and generate reports.
Performs a variety of laboratory tests to determine plant process performance and compliance with water quality regulations; maintains laboratory equipment in clean condition.
Takes regular inventories of chemicals and other supplies used during the operation of water facilities; orders operating supplies and chemicals as needed; and assists with the safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
Works with hazardous chemicals related to water treatment; receives training and responds to hazardous chemical spill events at District facilities.
Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications and minor repairs and participates in major plant repairs.
As assigned, operates the plant communications during off hours, on weekends and holidays; receives calls from customers, dispatches personnel if needed; maintains telephone and radio communications with field employees, security forces and others, including lock out/tag out programs, confined space program and emergency operations plan.
Learns and receives training on a variety of issues including: advanced operational and technological developments in the water industry and safety and environmental compliance requirements.
Maintains plant, operating equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; performs routine housekeeping chores inside and outside the plant and conducts regular site safety inspections.
With proper training, may perform the assigned responsibilities of a Solids Handling Operator on an as-needed basis.
Operators may instruct Trainees and new journey-level operators.
May conduct tours for individuals or groups, as requested.
May operate a motor vehicle, fork lift or front-end loader incidentally in the performance of work.
Performs other related work as required.

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment needed to regulate water flow through the hydropower and water treatment plant processes, including equipment related to conventional treatment (with ozone disinfection) and management of residuals generated from such processes in order to meet production requirements and drinking water quality standards.
Monitors and controls the water supply, transmission and storage systems through a plant supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, and analyzes and acts accordingly to control flow through various transmission and distribution facilities or to take other actions as required.
Computes chemical dosages and adjusts chemical feeders.
Monitors operation of membrane treatment facilities, shuts down such facilities as necessary, and notifies Treatment Facilities Operators of membrane facility alarms and actions taken.
Prepares and maintains detailed logs, records and reports on a variety of functions including; plant operations, test results, maintenance work performed, unusual operating conditions and the results of periodic inspections conducted; uses a computer to maintain data base files and generate reports.
Performs a variety of laboratory tests to determine plant process performance and compliance with water quality regulations; maintains laboratory equipment in clean condition.
Takes regular inventories of chemicals and other supplies used during the operation of water facilities; orders operating supplies and chemicals as needed; and assists with the safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
Works with hazardous chemicals related to water treatment; receives training and responds to hazardous chemical spill events at District facilities.
Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications and minor repairs and participates in major plant repairs.
As assigned, operates the plant communications during off hours, on weekends and holidays; receives calls from customers, dispatches personnel if needed; maintains telephone and radio communications with field employees, security forces and others, including lock out/tag out programs, confined space program and emergency operations plan.
Learns and receives training on a variety of issues including: advanced operational and technological developments in the water industry and safety and environmental compliance requirements.
Maintains plant, operating equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; performs routine housekeeping chores inside and outside the plant and conducts regular site safety inspections.
With proper training, may perform the assigned responsibilities of a Solids Handling Operator on an as-needed basis.
Operators may instruct Trainees and new journey-level operators.
May conduct tours for individuals or groups, as requested.
May operate a motor vehicle, fork lift or front-end loader incidentally in the performance of work.
Performs other related work as required.