Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor

About the role

The purpose of this job is to perform technical/supervisory functions associated with assisting in the operation of a water reclamation plant and maintenance of plant facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervision of water reclamation operations
• Supervises assigned staff
• Makes necessary adjustments to the WRF SCADA as needed
• Collects wastewater samples; performs standard tests
• Maintains inventory; contacts vendors for pricing information; requisitions new/replacement supplies and/or equipment
• Operates and maintains a computer system to record daily log, record of samples, test results, changes in plant operations
• Ensures plant SCADA System and WRF HACH WIMS is maintained
• Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate; completes applications and monthly reports for the State of Georgia EPD
• Conducts safety meetings and ensures all safety programs are implemented for the plant
• Responds as necessary to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals
• Conducts tours of department facilities; provides information to the general public
• Performs duties of a WRF operator as required
• Responsible for contingency planning for the plants and managing emergency conditions, and ensuring coverage as mandated by State and County policy

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of wastewater treatment experience required
• One year of supervisory experience required
• Must possess a Class I certification in wastewater treatment
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Vocational/Technical training in wastewater treatment operations preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Public Utilities Department
• Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job, including the GA EPD NPDES WRF Operating Permit requirements
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs relevant to the position
• Knowledge of federal, state and local wastewater treatment guidelines and procedures, departmental policies and procedures, and other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties
• Knowledge of WRF plant operations, wastewater activated sludge treatment processes, lift station operations, and OSHA guidelines and safety procedures
• Knowledge of mathematics, basic chemistry, and microbiology
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals
• Monitors treatment processes; makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current plant conditions, makes changes to the WRF SCADA as necessary
• Maintains records; conducts personnel performance evaluations
• Operates/tends pumps, blowers, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, valves, and other equipment used to treat and process wastewater
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Operates and maintains a computer system to record daily log, record of samples, test results, changes in plant operations; ensures all information is compiled for internal processes and EPD compliance
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment; makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters
• Monitors equipment performance; monitors equipment performance
• Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&M procedures or the WRF CMMS
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds
• Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems
• Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge