Water Treatment Plant Operator

Borough Of Catasauqua•Catasauqua, PA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs routine tasks related to the operation of a water treatment facility and distribution system. Operator in charge, responsible for maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state water Commission. Assists with training of other personnel and leading work crews. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and works cooperatively to provide quality seamless utility service. Oversees the Budget for the Water Treatment Plant

Requirements

Licenses - Class WB, Subclassification 11 Gaseous Chlorine Disinfection.
Also currently holds the minimum licensing in order to be responsible operator in charge per state regulation must maintain a valid driver's license.
Requires a minimum of 5 years progressive experience working in utility management or the utility industry.
Requires knowledge and experience in the operations, maintenance and processes of water treatment; knowledge of the controls, instrumentation and mechanical equipment in the utility industry; knowledge of standard practices, terminology and safety standards in the utility industry; thorough knowledge of local, state and Federal water; knowledge and experience with the materials and chemicals used in these treatment processes.

Responsibilities

Oversees the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and distribution system, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
Oversees the organization and delegation of team tasks.
Develops and maintains operational records and prepares reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
Oversees sampling and testing systems, and the functionality of pumps, conveyors, blowers and other equipment.
Installs and repairs pumps, motors, valves and piping; diagnoses, repairs and clarifies aeration equipment, ion exchange bins, filtration equipment and other major apparatuses.
Monitors and samples well and groundwater upon entry to the system.
Adjusts treatment levels when non-standard variances are detected.
Samples water prior to exiting system.
Detects and reports atypical conditions, such as: identifying damaged, malfunctioning and tampered meters, detecting and reporting leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring and other safety hazards.
Cleans and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells.
Conducts ongoing repairs to equipment, or shuts down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair, activating alternate equipment as needed.
Requests services of outside maintenance vendor for major repairs and overhauls.
Activates pumps, valves and other processing equipment to move water through various treatment processes.
Disposes of waste materials removed from water in line with Borough procedures and government controls.
Implements emergency procedures in the event of overflow or spill of chemicals or unpurified water.
Follows safety protocol and notifies local emergency responders.
Adds chemicals to water by predetermined formula.
Maintains minimum inventory levels of these materials.
Reads and interprets meters and gauges on central control panel, or at individual machines or stages in the treatment process.
Adjusts controls as needed.
Retrieves computer reports on treatment process.
Prepares reports and maintains logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and all other recordkeeping requirements; maintains various Borough records and other reports as required by the state.
Back-washes filters and basins; handles chlorine in a safe, effective manner; assures proper working order of chlorine-related equipment.
Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to Borough policies and standards.
Coordinates construction and excavation involved in system repairs; estimates required labor and materials; identifies equipment needed for all projects; orders necessary parts.
Maintains a safe working environment and reports safety concerns to Public Works Supervisor.
Trains personnel in the areas of laboratory analysis, operations and maintenance procedures, as well as compliance to Company policies and procedures.
Ensures all operators are equipped with necessary tools, parts and safety equipment to work effectively.
Stays abreast of Federal, State and local regulations and environmental guidelines regarding water treatment and distribution.
Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.