Senior Wastewater Plant Operator - WWA

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and supervise wastewater treatment plants to include, pumps and valve equipment, generators, instrumentation, and chlorination and de-chlorination systems, odor control systems, tanks and piping.
• Ensure effective biological, physical and chemical treatment is effective, and effluent meets regulatory requirements.
• Assists with administering and monitoring plant quality assurance, procedures and policies.
• Assists with overseeing plant personnel; training assigning and evaluating performance.
• Communicates and submits orders to vendors and suppliers for wastewater treatment plant chemicals, equipment, and parts; purchase supplies and parts as needed and approved.
• Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot operation of wastewater plants and facilities; inspect parts, equipment, and machinery; locate causes of failure; determine needed repairs; schedule/or perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure proper operation of solids handling systems and proper testing and disposal of residual solids.
• Verify all regulatory compliance sampling is completed.
• Ensure on-site and contract laboratories meet regulatory certification requirements.
• Schedule as needed testing to be done on the wastewater system.
• Aid in the management of the City's compliance with the Domestic Wastewater Facility Permits.
• Aid in the planning and incorporation of changes in procedures and techniques to comply with new or revised State and Federal regulations.
• Compile information, prepare and submit required reports for Federal and State agencies.
• Participate in and respond to requests for information during regulatory inspections.
• Aid in the proper calibration of meters monitoring flow, pH, chlorine or other parameters.
• Meet with and maintain effective working relations with Plant staff and management, other department employees, regulatory agencies like FDEP, engineers, contractors, consultants, and the general public regarding wastewater treatment issues; provide technical assistance as needed.
• Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Transport employees, materials, & equipment as needed.
• Maintain required records and logs.
• Perform all other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and have 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and possess a FDEP Class A License (WWA).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the operation of wastewater plants and collection systems.
• Knowledge of City wastewater systems, and physical, biological and chemical treatment thereof.
• Basic knowledge of the City wastewater collection system, the placement of valves, locations of force mains, the layout of both wastewater plants.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal and local laws regarding the treatment, collection and disposal of treated wastewater and biosolids.
• Knowledge of personnel administration practices, procedures, and union contracts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other employees.