Senior Plant Operator (Water Division)

Senior Plant Operator This position is in the Water Division. Positions in the Senior Plant Operator classification in the Water Division may be required to work swing or graveyard shifts. The ideal candidate communicates well in a leadership role and is skilled in planning, organizing, and delegating required routine tasks, project related work, and troubleshooting efforts. They will be adaptable to changing priorities, as well as effectively coordinate with other support teams within the Department of Utilities. They should have a thorough understanding of Standard Operating Procedures, and an ability to train any/all city staff with safety as a primary focus. The ideal candidate will have experience and be skillful using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. To perform skilled work and lead others in the operation of the City's drinking water treatment plants, wells, reservoirs and distribution system; combined wastewater control system, primary wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations; and to assign and direct the work of a plant crew. Knowledge of operating principles, methods, equipment, supplies, and materials used in the combined wastewater control system, drinking water treatment plants, wells, and pumping stations. Principles of water and wastewater treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation, corrosion control, and sludge handling. Standards and practices of the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of sanitary and storm pumping stations, drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, and related facilities. Control measuring devices, gauges, meters, and instruments necessary to properly evaluate and determine the status of the control systems. Principles of mathematics, algebra, chemistry, and hydraulics as they apply to plant operations. Safe and efficient work practices. General mechanical principles and practices relating to plant equipment and machinery. Hazardous materials related to plant operations. Principles and practices of effective supervision and training. Ability to perform a variety of skilled and lead responsibilities in the operation and monitoring of large and complex conventional water treatment plants, sewer and storm water pumping stations, wastewater treatment, and control facilities that are computer interfaced. Identify system problems or potential problems and take effective corrective action in an efficient manner. Read and interpret plant diagrams, charts, prints, and specifications. Understand and apply the principles, theories, and operations of process control computers. Understand SCADA and computerized maintenance management system operations. Plan, assign, schedule, coordinate, and direct the work of other plant personnel. Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date records and operation logs. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Work any shift (e.g., day, swing, relief, night), weekends, holidays, and standby that is mandatory in some assignments. Train and assist less experienced or subordinate personnel. Understand basic personal computer programs including inter/intranet access, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test for some assignments. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Work in this class may require wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such assignments, individuals must act in accordance with the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.