Wastewater Treatment OperatorSenior Operator West Point Day Ops (T)

What You Will Be Doing (Wastewater Treatment Operator):

• Perform facilitate and communicate out the day-to-day task required to keep West Point WWTP in compliance with the permits issued by the various regulatory agencies.
• Operate monitor and maintain biological chemical mechanical and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plants.
• Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater and recommend changes to process to meet federal regulations and to optimize wastewater plant performance.
• Perform maintenance on wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities including buildings equipment and grounds. Duties include cleaning servicing operating equipment mowing lawns and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Serve in a lead capacity to operate monitor troubleshoot and maintain wastewater treatment facilities odor control equipment biological chemical mechanical and hydraulic processes. Provide advanced level troubleshooting problem-solving coordination and decision-making when performing duties particularly in on-site unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on call after hours for such situations. Recommend and/or determine changes to wastewater process to meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations and to optimize plant performance. Provide broad in-depth on-the-job training to other wastewater operations staff. Assist the supervisor in performance feedback and evaluation of staff.
• Plan schedule coordinate and perform maintenance for assigned wastewater facilities systems and processes. Coordinate and perform on-site response to unusual occurrences and emergencies.
• Serve as technical resource to the other staff the public and external agencies.
• Operate monitor and control wastewater equipment and systems with complex computer systems.
• Assume the full operational responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in the absence of the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience operating maintaining and troubleshooting primary wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
• Experience operating maintaining and troubleshooting solids handling equipment and processes.
• Experience creating and utilizing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge and experience using process and operational trends.
• Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control.
• Knowledge of industrial safety procedures and practice.

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Required Licenses for a Wastewater Treatment Operator:

• Washington State Group I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology or out-of-state equivalency which must be converted to a Washington certification within one year of employment.

• Valid unrestricted Washington State Drivers License.

• CPR and first aid certification can be achieved within the first six months of employment

Required Licenses for a Wastewater Treatment Senior Operator:

• Successfully Pass Job Progression Trial Service Period.
• Valid unrestricted Washington State Drivers License.
• Washington State Group 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
• CPR and first aid certification can be achieved within the first six months of employment.
• Must obtain a City of Seattle Boiler Operator Grade III license within 1 year of employment (or be in process).

• Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces climb in and out of tanks using ladders and work around noxious odors heat and high noise levels.

• Regular exposure to chemicals noise confined space respirator use and viral contaminants.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location:West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle WA 98199
• Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The work schedule will be determined based on business needs. The ability to work a day shift is required. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
  • The position requires the ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays if temporarily assigned to shift or during an emergency.
• Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. L925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Complete Supplemental Questions

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