Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

6 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States City of Milwaukee Wisconsin Full time
About the Role

The City of Milwaukee Wisconsin is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our team. As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of safe and clean drinking water to our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in training to understand and execute the water treatment process at both water plants
  • Learn the water distribution system requirements and operator parameters
  • Attend safety training to comply with the MWW's Plants Safety Program
  • Assist the Water Treatment Plant Operator in Charge with monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing SCADA data for the chemical feed delivery systems and proper filter operations
  • Maintain optimal function of the chemical feed delivery systems
  • Perform visual and physical checks of pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and monitoring instrumentation; report and document results
  • With guidance, identify and isolate chemical malfunctions in a safe and timely manner
  • Execute diagnosis or troubleshooting of aberrations or equipment malfunctions
  • Locally operate valves, pumps, instruments, and other equipment to maintain operations
  • Monitor security at water plants, pumping stations, and booster stations and take corrective measures
  • Perform minor preventive maintenance and routine plant upkeep
  • Learn and become proficient at the operator-required laboratory testing skills
  • Perform chemical and physical laboratory analysis and interpret results
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, conservation, environmental science, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university
  • OR an associate degree in an aforementioned field from an accredited college PLUS two years of experience operating or maintaining drinking water, wastewater, or beverage processing treatment plant facilities, performing duties closely related to this position
  • Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Operator Certification Grade T for either Surface Water (Subclass S) or Distribution (Subclass D) within the probationary period and throughout employment
  • MWW certification for assignment as the System Operator or a Treatment Operator at either water treatment plant within the probationary period and throughout employment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of basic mathematical principles to analyze data
  • Knowledge of chemistry to perform chemical analyses
  • Ability to learn the mechanical systems used in a water treatment facility
  • Knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety practices
  • Ability to learn to operate the equipment used in a water treatment facility
  • Ability to understand flow diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Proficiency using standard computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to learn and use sophisticated programs, such as SCADA systems and computerized maintenance management programs


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