Facilities Plant Operator II SWTP

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state certification for Wastewater Treatment Grade 2 or higher.
• Valid state certification for Water Distribution Grade 2 or higher.
• Minimum of three years experience operating wastewater treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated advanced operational skills and sound judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of treatment plant principles equipment (valves pumps motors) and laboratory testing methods.
• Understanding of industrial waste impacts on treatment processes.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) CMMS and data management systems.
• Experience operating PLCs and SCADA systems.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to environmental elements. Conditions may include loud noise moving machinery high-pressure systems electrical equipment confined spaces heights fumes airborne particles hazardous chemicals and pathogens. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to sit stand stoop bend twist kneel squat and reach overhead.
• Manual dexterity for equipment handling and fine motor tasks.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to move throughout the facility during an 8-hour shift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds ascend/descend stairs and operate push-type mowers.
• Consistent use of appropriate safety gear.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; implement corrective actions during assigned shifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant systems to ensure reliability and efficiency of utility distribution and treatment processes.
• Monitor and operate equipment including gauges meters valves pumps and motors; adjust chemical dosages and flow rates as needed.
• Operate and monitor PLCs and SCADA systems for process control.
• Ensure compliance with company and project policies and procedures; report any deviations.
• Maintain accurate daily logs rounds and lab records and prepare required reports.
• Utilize and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize maintenance activities and documentation.
• Collect samples and conduct routine laboratory tests on influent effluent biosolids and industrial discharges.
• Manage biosolids processing hauling and application in accordance with schedules and regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings training sessions and process control discussions.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Communicate operational needs and changes to supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Uphold discipline and ensure adherence to established procedures.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.