DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (South River)
About The Position
Performs supervisory assignments associated with operating the water/wastewater treatment plant to ensure a continuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilled employees, either in one or multiple skilled specialties. Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- 5 years' of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
- Valid State of Georgia Drivers License required.
- Class I Wastewater Operator License required.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift Certification desirable.
Responsibilities
- Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies.
- Coordinates with contractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations.
- Responsible for maintaining the facility in a condition that meets state and federal permit requirements.
- Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
- Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepares and maintaining reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
- Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
- Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makes adjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.
- Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation and laboratory tests; records test results for reporting to state agency as appropriate.
- Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
