Lead Wastewater Plant Operator Night Shift

Section 1 Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Plant Supervisor performs plans organizes manages and supervises the operation maintenance renewal and monitoring of wastewater facilities and associated systems including but not limited to headworks liquid streams solids handling odor control structures SCADA and lift stations; performs and/or manages a variety of work assignments to ensure acceptable asset condition water quality and health and safety standards are met or exceeded; and performs and/or manages related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility 2 Major ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with the Plant Supervisor and Lead Wastewater Plant Operator(s) to manage treatment operators; assuring optimal process efficiency proper monitoring and regulatory facility operations by observation collecting and testing samples and reading instrumentation (SCADA) to ensure compliant and efficient and manage a range of treatment facility activities including but not limited to operation of equipment maintenance monitoring systems managing equipment performance and process data process improvement record keeping and preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as adequate timely and essential information for preparation of the budgets reports and in the preparation of work schedules and monthly annual and special reports on treatment facility management renewal operation and to stakeholder inquiries regarding facilities and odor complaints in a timely and effective lead and mentor staff including assisting in evaluating the performance of staff; provide leadership by example and be a positive role model for NTMWD service requests for needed repairs and renewal; coordinate with maintenance personnel; and plan perform and implement maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations (includes inventory control and management).Vigilantly monitor the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors as appropriate for the thorough logs and records in both written and electronic form as required; use these records to improve the function and efficiency of various facility grounds and general housekeeping as well as the appearance of the facility in collaboration with other staff and outside plan and monitor systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoots diagnoses and reports problems; responds to emergencies; and schedules and coordinates responses repairs clean-up remediation safety guidelines as required by State statues and as prescribed by the NTMWD. This includes identifying and mitigating safety hazards as well as assisting in the implementation of safety programs. Coordinate with personnel to receive shipments monitor unloading processes record into inventory and check shipment documents for compliance to and comply with applicable NTMWD policies and the responsibilities of direct supervisor(s) and subordinates as other duties as 3 Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesMust maintain an in-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes compliance requirements operations and maintenance requirements and reporting/record keeping requirements; including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes and be knowledgeable with performing wastewater tests and interpreting communicate effectively both written and verbally with supervisors peers and subordinates to convey basic computer skills and electrical and mechanical 4 Education and ExperiencePossess four (4) years of experience in wastewater treatment or suitable relevant experience as determined by a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class B Wastewater Treatment Operators a high school diploma or GED (an associate degree or trade certification is preferred)Maintain a valid Texas Drivers 5 Environmental Factors Activity Levels and EquipmentThe duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a wastewater conveyance and treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day) frequent standing frequent walking light to heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) light carrying frequent bending and reaching keyboarding and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals tools machinery moving mechanical parts duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity biological hazards rain temperature and noise extremes hazardous materials and chemicals machinery moving mechanical parts vibrations electric currents traffic hazards and water hazards are common. Performs and reviews work at locations that involve hazardous environments requiring the physical ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE) that meet or exceed guidelines such as established by OSHA which may result in some physical discomfort due to temperature dust odors chemicals and noise. The position may require work in confined spaces on ladders and rooftops and in adverse weather conditions with appropriate physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements grasping movements and occasional forceful colors or shades of colors sounds odor depth and visual cues or visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment) equipment hand tools and a computer.