Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator / Technician

Full Job Description

- Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and instruments in the water and/or wastewater treatment plants/systems.
- Records statistical data concerning plant operations.
- Operates and monitors all aspects of an MBR wastewater treatment plant.
- Inspects bearing, valves, seals, filters/membranes, compressors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; makes minor repair to malfunctioning equipment; reports major or complex malfunctions to superiors.
- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties including cleaning equipment and performing maintenance task around water and wastewater treatment plants/systems
- Performs routine preventative maintenance; lubricates pumps, motors, and related equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments; paints equipment, structures, piping, and other facilities when needed.
- Edits/develops SOP's for all existing water and wastewater-related facilities.
- Audits operation manuals to ensure all material is always up to date
- Monitors the performance of electrical systems, circuits, or equipment of facilities.
- Maintain shift logs, manually enters field and test data, record meter, and gauge readings.
- Obtains water and wastewater samples and performs routine laboratory testing and analyses or causes the same to be done as required by government agencies for proper operation of the facilities.
- This job is considered emergency essential and will be required to report to work during inclement weather or when an emergency arises.
- Weekend work will be required as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.