Job Description:
Maintains the efficient operations of a water treatment plant. Monitors water quality and samples, analyzes and records the results.
Essential duties include:
Monitors and adjusts the processing system to meet demands; inspects plant grounds, checks gauges, and takes readings; monitors flow levels, pumps, motors and valves.
Monitors overall plant operations via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Takes samples and tests chemical levels throughout the plant on an hourly basis; performs a series of daily laboratory analyses.
Maintains the effectiveness of water filters by inspecting and cleaning as needed.
Receive chemicals and adjusts chemical feeders as needed.
Monitors flow throughout the plant to ensure proper operation.
Makes equipment repairs and responds to breakdowns.
Maintains log books and computer files containing laboratory analysis results, distribution system changes, filter backwash readings, process control changes, chemical inventory, and other pertinent information; documents all problems or complaints.
Attends job related training; remains current on revisions to pertinent policies, procedures, rules, regulations, requirements and standards.
Leads plant tours for the general public.
Maintains plant building and grounds.
Performs solids handling duties including wasting, dewatering, and chemical adjustments.
Performs related duties.
