Operations Technician I Weekend Overnight Shift

About the role

The purpose of this position is for the operation of a highly technical water treatment and distribution process. The Technician I shall endeavor to meet or exceed all state and federal water quality standards and regulations; meet or exceed Board policies, goals and expectations; promote security of WaterOne’s water system; make routine decisions concerning process chemistry, chemical dosage, mechanical equipment operations and distribution system operation; balance flows to basins and reservoirs and maintain system water storage requirements. This position is also responsible for promoting safety, environmental stewardship and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• With oversight, responsible for the daily operation of a highly technical water treatment and distribution process.
• Handles routine decisions concerning chemical dosage and pump selection.
• Balances flow to basins and reservoirs and maintains system water storage requirements.
• Communicates effectively and follows written and oral instructions.
• Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and PC-based computer systems.
• Prepares computer-generated reports for management.
• Calculates flows, chemical dosages, and chemical solutions.
• Monitors and responds to all aspects of water quality prior to distribution.
• Maintains pressures, flows, and reservoirs in the distribution system.
• Responsible for the accurate entry of operational data and reports