Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

3 weeks ago


Clearwater, United States Pinellas County FL Full time

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee (Temporary)

Location: William E. Dunn WRF, Dunn Drive, Palm Harbor, FL

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  or Sunday – Thursday; 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

This temporary position is funded for 5 months, at which time the position will end. Should a permanent Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee position open the Temporary Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee may apply for the position during this temporary work period.

Have you started your journey towards a career in wastewater treatment? Are you looking to receive hands-on experience that counts towards a FDEP Wastewater License? The William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility is seeking to fill a temporary Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee position which will provide hands-on wastewater experience that counts towards your license.

The selected candidate will work alongside licensed operators gaining experience and understanding of operation and maintenance activities associated with a large (9 MGD) Bardenpho Wastewater Treatment Facility with SCADA system, and Reclaimed Water (RCW) Distribution. Persons working on this site must be extremely attentive to trash, noise and odors.

This is the entry trainee level for the wastewater plant operator line of work. The temporary trainee receives training, education, and experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, monitoring, maintenance, treatment systems, generators, and related support systems. Types of equipment and systems experienced may include lift stations, switch gear, flow meters, chemical feed systems, overhead cranes and related activities. Position also performs collection, analysis, reporting, and processing of a variety of samples. The temporary trainee performs routine work and obtains on-the-job training and guidance from more experienced staff when completing non-routine tasks and functions. The temporary trainee is supervised by a manager, chief operator, or designee.

What Would You Do?

Operate, monitor and adjust various wastewater equipment and processes under the supervision of a licensed operator, Perform process control sampling and laboratory analysis under the supervision of a licensed operator, Monitor SCADA system for alarms, and pump stations problems, Monitor telephone for after-hours call-in, dispatch appropriate call-out crews Daily use of various software applications, Word, Excel, SharePoint Complete daily, weekly; monthly Cityworks work orders Compile data for development of FDEP monthly/annual compliance reports for submittal to Regulatory Agencies Maintain process optimization reports as assigned Work various shifts as needed or assigned to meet organizational requirements to include weekends, holidays, day/evening/night shifts, Work OT as required to maintain required staffing and process operations, Provide process control feedback to Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 3, or designee, Operation of rotating drum thickeners and Ashbrook belt filter sludge presses. Assist mechanical staff with planned maintenance of treatment facility equipment Attend mandatory "all shifts" Operations staff meetings from 7pm-9pm as needed (usually Quarterly). Prepare data for entry into operations and regulatory reporting spread sheets Participate in Emergency Response Plan Phase 1 (ride out the storm) or Phase 2 (respond after the storm) as designated. Additional duties may be assigned and not included in the above listing.

What Do You Need To Have?

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, such as GED. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Regular employees must agree to complete a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved training course to obtain a passing score on the Florida Wastewater Plant Operator Class "C" License as set forth in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-, DEP describing Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license requirements. Full time candidates must possess at least a "C" license by no later than 2 years of appointment. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report. Participate in Emergency Response Plan Phase 1 (ride out the storm) or Phase 2 (respond after the storm) as designated. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. Regular employees to terminate employment for failure to maintain and achieve necessary training, education, experience, and required Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator "C" license to perform in designated area of assignment.

Highly Desirable

Completion of Sacramento California Wastewater course (or FDEP approved equivalent). A score of 70% or higher on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator "C" State Exam. Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) coursework. Hands-on experience in a wastewater treatment facility Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position.

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and abilities at the below link.

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