Drinking Water Treatment Operator 180237

*Strictly drinking water position, NOT wastewater position*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
• Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems
• Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on industrial discharges, plant influent, process, effluent and biosolids
• Processes, hauls, and applies biosolids in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements
• Makes entries in plant logs
• Conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc
• Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
• Assists in the interviewing of prospective employees
• Gives instructions and assignments to plant operators
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Washington State Waterworks Operator WTPO 3 or equivalent or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of experience operating a drinking water treatment facility
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices, principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

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