OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST III - 40011475

Duties And Responsibilities

• Captures and maintains accurate records, logs, and reports for regulatory compliance and internal tracking.
• Operates and maintains the wastewater treatment process, including influent pumping, primary/secondary treatment, disinfection, and sludge handling.
• Assists in inventory control and procurement of equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
• Coordinates daily and weekly sampling schedules for process control and compliance monitoring.
• Performs process control testing on plant samples.
• Prepares required reports.
• Serves as a backup operator in Responsible Charge (BORC) as needed.
• Maintains process control parameters using SCADA and field instrumentation.
• Serves as a backup laboratory analyst.
• Trains and mentors junior staff.
• Participates in emergency response.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of chemical, physical, and bacteriological analyses of wastewater.
• Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment operation and maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local wastewater treatment and laboratory regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems, CMMS platforms, and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, wastewater system inspection, or related experience, with two years in a lead or supervisory role.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Valid NC Driver’s license.
• Grade IV NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and climbing stairs regularly.
• Using hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• Exposure to toxic and hazardous chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Risk of electrical shock.

Essential Safety Functions

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Follow safety training and instructions provided by supervisors.
• Properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for the job.
• Immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injuries or illnesses.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

• Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Background Check Statement

• The position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role.