DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (South River)

About the role

This is a supervisory position responsible for operating the water/wastewater treatment plant to ensure a continuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies.
• Captains plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations.
• Maintains the facility in compliance with state and federal permit requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares and maintains reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
• Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
• Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makes adjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.
• Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation and laboratory tests; records test results for reporting to state agency as appropriate.
• Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.
• Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 5 years' of work experience in a wastewater plant or a related area.
• Preferred: High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 5 years' of work experience in a wastewater plant, including 2 years' of supervisory experience in a wastewater plant or related area.
• Valid State of Georgia Drivers License required.
• Class I Wastewater Operator License required.
• Forklift Certification desirable.

Essential Capabilities And Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities to perform the job successfully.
• Typical environmental conditions associated with job.