Water Operator IV
Temple, TX, United States5d ago
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- Location
- Temple, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 5d ago
Skills
data acquisitionfacilities maintenancepreventive maintenancequality controlscada
About the role
SummaryResponsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
Operates and monitors treatment process using Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA); adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
Trains Operator I/II and is able to cover those shifts as needed
Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all records/reports on their shift
Meets daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system
Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
Responds to public complaints or concerns
Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects
Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
Orders treatment and testing chemicals, parts, materials, and supplies
Develops the knowledge and ability to solve complex operating problems under normal and stressful conditions
Attends TWUA monthly trainings
Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Class “A” Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
Operates and monitors treatment process using Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA); adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
Trains Operator I/II and is able to cover those shifts as needed
Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all records/reports on their shift
Meets daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system
Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
Responds to public complaints or concerns
Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects
Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
Orders treatment and testing chemicals, parts, materials, and supplies
Develops the knowledge and ability to solve complex operating problems under normal and stressful conditions
Attends TWUA monthly trainings
Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Class “A” Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ