Water Plant Operator III

Section 1 Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Lead Control Room Operator Lead Water Plant Operator(s) Shift Supervisor and/or the Plant Supervisor (depending on the size and scope of the facility) the Water Plant Operator III performs plans and organizes the operation maintenance and monitoring of water facilities and associated systems including but not limited to raw water intakes headworks flocculation/sedimentation basins solids handling filtration related facility structures SCADA Transmission system and pump stations; performs 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 supervises related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility operations. The Operator III may also be assigned special duty oversight of operational programs to support optimization and maintenance 2 Major ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with the supervisory personnel and other operators to assure optimal process efficiency proper monitoring and regulatory the treatment process from the control board/computer screen; monitors various treatment processes including coagulant feed rapid mix flocculation sedimentation filtration and disinfection; monitors the addition of chemicals added for corrosion control and dental caries water quality ensuring parameters are within compliance by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process including tests for chlorine residual fluoride residual chlorite residual pH turbidity hardness alkalinity odors and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality; calibrates laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory chemical dosage and makes adjustments to plant processes as necessary including for ferric sulfate chlorine ammonia sodium chlorite ozone caustic soda and other gauges and meters; interprets data to maintain the proper treatment process proper transmission operation security and alarm status; makes flow pumps and valves utilizing a SCADA system; operates power plant utilizing computer interface; backwashes filters using SCADA or manual control monitors systems for alarms make adjustments and provides appropriate response; notifies water stand-by or other personnel as necessary to respond to mechanical equipment including pumps and motors chemical feed pumps and systems air compressors and manual electrical and pneumatically operated valves; operates hand and power tools; operates a light chlorination equipment related to the chlorine and chlorine dioxide feed system; assist in performing maintenance on chemical feed systems including chemical piping system; participates in calibration of chemical feed in orders chemicals; takes delivery of bulk chlorine and maintains chemical receiving service request related to plant operations and maintenance activities utilizing the CMMS to coordinate with personnel and support thorough operational logs and visual inspections; monitors facilities and roads to insure adequate preventative and predictive maintenance on treatment plant equipment; assists specialized trades personnel in making major and/or specialized repairs to equipment; coordinates work of contractors and of other the Districts water transmission system including reservoirs and pump stations; ensures adequate availability and pressure to all service connections; delivers required flow rates to operational programs related to treatment optimization and maintenance related activities as directed by plant operations management. Provides appropriate response to emergencies and spills including those involving hazardous materials; wears respirators including self-contained breathing apparatus as to inquiries from the vendors suppliers and public; answers questions from customers pertaining to water quality low pressure and leak assist in training new related duties as 3 Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesMust possess the ability to communicate and document daily activities to ensure proper plant be able to run lab tests and interpret results and equipment 4 Education and ExperienceMaintain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class B Water Treatment Operators five (5) years of experience in water treatment or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience as determined by 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 water treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day) frequent standing frequent walking light to heavy lifting (up to 50 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 sun 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 to pass annual medical evaluation and receive certification to utilize respiratory protection equipment where required by work assignment post-employment offer. Must meet shaving requirements for respiratory fit test at all times. Must be able to pass hazardous materials medical examination and test during pre-employment (applicable only to those on Hazardous Response Team). Perform 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.