Wastewater Treatment OperatorSenior Operator South Plant A Crew

What You Will Be Doing:

Wastewater Treatment Operator

• Operate monitor and maintain biological chemical mechanical and hydraulic processes at wastewater treatment plants collection system pump and regulator stations and associated facilities
• Operate monitor and control wastewater equipment and systems with complex computer systems
• Optimize wastewater plant performance by sampling testing analyzing wastewater and recommending changes to process which meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations
• Perform maintenance on offsite facilities and associated structures including buildings equipment and grounds. Duties include cleaning servicing operating equipment and performing housekeeping tasks
• Operate monitor troubleshoot and maintain systems and processes in pump stations and Stormwater facilities
• Train others in site-specific areas or through on-the-job training
• Provide troubleshooting problem-solving coordination and decision-making when performing duties and be able to respond to unusual and/or emergency situations. Be on call after hours for such situations

• 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 general 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:

Wastewater Treatment Operator

• Washington State Group 1 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
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes including preliminary primary secondary digestion gas handling systems sludge handling and plant-wide air water electrical and hydraulic support systems
• Knowledge of collection systems including pump stations regulator stations and miscellaneous structures and of disinfecting methods
• Knowledge of wastewater terminology and process control
• Knowledge of and skill in applying sampling testing and laboratory procedures
• Skill in the interpretation and application of technical information from plant drawings operations and maintenance manuals and lab tests
• Skill in manually starting and stopping equipment systems and processes Skill in establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse occupational groups

• Advanced knowledge and skill in plant-wide gas disinfection and chemical feed systems heating ventilation and air conditioning odor control electrical water air and hydraulic systems
• Advanced knowledge and skill in major components causes for alarms remote monitoring and control system for the equipment and systems in the preliminary primary and secondary solids handling odor control and collection /conveyance systems
• Skill in providing in-depth training to staff on facility equipment and systems
• Knowledge and skills in operating complex computer control systems and in managing written and/or computerized information systems including logs reports laboratory and process data work requests and timekeeping responsibilities.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques and principles.
• Skill in creating a positive professional team environment including the business planning process the establishment of standards and feedback communication conflict resolution effective team meetings problem-solving decision-making and facilitation
• Advanced skill in the application of safety policies procedures and practices
• Skill in interpreting and applying technical information from plant drawings technical data sheets operations and maintenance manuals and laboratory test results
• Skill in operating specialized portable and stationary equipment such as boom trucks forklifts generator trucks steam cleaners mobile pumping units and overhead cranes
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays and demonstrate predictable reliable and timely attendance
• Ability to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions
• Ability to 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
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Office suite

• Manages Complexity:Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  
• Action Oriented:Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively:Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

• 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
• Valid Washington State Drivers License.

• Washington State Group III 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 Washington State Drivers License
• CPR and First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Work Location:SouthTreatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW Renton WA 98057
• Work Schedule:This is a full-time position you must be available to work nights weekends and holidays. This position works a rotating shift schedule. The treatment plants are operated 24/7. Applicants must be available to work any and all assigned shift schedules.
• Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
• Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds use ladders and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.A pre-employment physical review of driving record and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.
  
  

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