Water Plant Operator (2961)

Job description

Under the general direction of the Water Plant Manager, or authorized representative, operate the water treatment systems to produce potable water meeting all applicable regulatory requirements for water quality. Identify maintenance needs to keep the plant operating effectively and efficiently; and perform equipment maintenance tasks as assigned. May work different shifts at times as required by situational needs.

Reports to
Water Plant Manager

Location/Department
University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA

Status
Hourly – Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions
·  Make plant flow rate changes to ensure plant production meets campus customer demand.
·  Make proper chemical dosage adjustments, including loading, conveying, solution preparation, and feeder changes, which involves handling of hazardous chemicals such as chlorine gas, acids, and alkalis.
·  Operates and maintains equipment for water treatment residuals processing including sludge dewatering and hauling equipment.
·  Maintain oversight of plant operations and input work orders into the plant CMMS system when items requiring maintenance are discovered.
·  Performs general maintenance and calibration of all equipment, including heavy machinery, and/or delicate laboratory and plant instrumentation in order to maintain maximum performance of equipment and processes.

Requirements

·  Knowledge of potable water sources and treatment operations including wells, surface water systems and processes for coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation, softening, recarbonation, stabilization, and the handling and disposal of process waste.
·  Knowledge of quantitative laboratory procedures including tests for alkalinity, water hardness, stability index, free and total chlorine, fluoride, turbidity, color, total dissolved solids, suspended solids, setting times, pH, corrosion rates, phosphate, lead, copper, coliform bacteria, heterotrophic bacteria plate counts, and other water testing procedures.
·  Knowledge of mathematics including English/Metric system conversion factors and formulas for area, volume, density, dosage, pressure, flow, detention time, chemical feed rates, and solution strength.
·  Knowledge of chemistry including chemical formulas for mass balances, softening reactions, neutralization reactions, disinfection reactions, corrosion reactions, and other water treatment related processes.

·  Knowledge of biology, microbiology, and human health including the life cycles, pathogenic characteristics, and water treatment disinfection strategies for algae, bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other organisms.
·  Knowledge of computers, instrumentation, and software systems for process analysis, supervisory control and data acquisition, data processing, and report generation.
·  Knowledge of safety programs including confined space entry, falls, forklift, lockout, process safety and risk management, respirator, and chemical right to know.
·  Knowledge of Iowa Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, recreational water use, backflow prevention, and related water systems.
·  Skill with interpersonal relationships and the ability to work well with others in a professional manner.
·  Skill with operating and maintaining multiple, complex water treatment processes simultaneously.

Essential Physical Abilities

·  Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
·  Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
·  Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and the ability to acquire new skills as needed.
·  Ability to read gages, charts, computer monitors, operations manuals, and colorimetric test results.
·  Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally, electronically, and in writing.
·  Ability to climb ladders, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and work in hazardous environments.
·  Ability to hear warning alarms.
·  Ability to operate forklifts, trucks, and other motor vehicles.
·  Ability to use self contained breathing apparatus, respirators, face shields, and other safety equipment.
·  Ability to use personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications.
·  Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
·  Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
·  Ability to work safely in or with high noise levels, extreme heat, dust, high places, exhaust from purge pumps, chemicals and their fumes (sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, bromine), inhibitors (arsenic and chromate), fiber glass insulation, asbestos, welding hazards, cutting tools (power saws, grinders, drills, etc.), high pressure steam, hot condensate, high pressure distribution loop, and high speed rotating equipment.

Education/Experience

·  Certification by the State of Iowa as a Grade II, or higher, Certified Water Plant Operator, or ability to obtain Grade II license within 60 days of hire.
·  Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License.
·  Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement.
·  Other job-related certifications as required.

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Disclaimer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

ENGIE is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Additional Information
·  Posting Date: Jun 8, 2020