Water Plant Operator Job at Fayette County State of Ohio, Washington Court House, OH

  • Fayette County State of Ohio
  • Washington Court House, OH

Job Description

Water Plant OperatorMonitors and operates the water treatment processes using the plant SCADA system, process control switches, digital readouts, gauges, charts, and other instrumentation. Interprets operational data and adjusts valve positions, chemical dosages and feed points, filtration rates, and pumping rates. Monitors and inspects chemical storage tanks. Monitors the unloading of chemicals from tanker trucks. Backwashes filters and visually observes the characteristics of the wash water. Makes rounds to visually and audibly inspect the operating condition and settings of pumps, electric motors, valves, mixers, flocculators, sludge collectors, compressors, electrical generators, chemical feed systems, and flow meters. Drives to various locations to assist in the delivery of chemicals and to inspect process equipment. Logs readings from various gauges, meters, and instruments as needed. Operates stand-by generators during power outages or as a supplemental electrical power supply. Keeps a log of various activities during shift. Performs snow and ice removal from plant walkways using shovel, salt spreader, and/or snow blower. Performs related work as required.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent.Additional trade specific courses preferred.Possession of a Class I Water Supply Professional Operators Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or must obtain within two years of employment.Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license and have the ability to be insured.Be able to consistently lift 50 lbs.Able to work in inclement weatherAbility to work alone and make educated decisions based off of data collected to ensure consistent operation of the plant.Preferred Qualifications Class III water supply professional operators license issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection AgencyThree years in operation of water treatment processes, ideally surface water, lime softening systemsKnowledge of the equipment, operations, practices, and safety precautions relevant to the treatment and pumping of potable water.Knowledge of the servicing and maintenance of water treatment plant equipment.

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