Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice/ Transitional Operator, Charleston Water System
Under direct supervision of the Operations Shift Supervisor, and leadership from the Operator, this associate while in a training capacity, assists in the performance of all required job duties to produce treated effluent that meet all state and federal regulations. Residuals treatment and disposal meeting all state and federal regulations. • Collect and analyze samples for control and optimization of all treatment plant processes. • Conduct bench-top tests for control and optimization of all treatment plant processes. • Required to work with chemicals.
• Monitor and insure that all equipment is in proper working condition; communicate with the shift supervisor and/or maintenance department personnel concerning problems encountered. • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required. • Monitor and operate the most economical and efficient equipment based upon treatment process needs, distribution system demands, and power consumption. • Monitor and perform calculations, implement, and optimize chemical dosages.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily and monthly plant operations reports, and chemical inventory records. Input data into various databases • Maintain accurate and complete plant operation logs. • Order chemicals and handle deliveries as required. • May be required to work under emergency conditions. • Regular attendance is required.
Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making adjustments to equipment. • Ability to convey detailed instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and quickly.
Education and/or Experience • High school diploma or GED required. • Must have a strong technical aptitude. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to use a calculator. • Basic computer skills with windows based word processing and spreadsheet software. (Prefer Word and Excel) • HAZMAT training preferred. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
Training Needs: • OSHA and Departmental safety training as required. • Skills Based Training. • Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements. • ISO 14001 standards for department and company. • See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.
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