Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

7 days ago


York, Pennsylvania, United States American Waterworks Full time
Job Summary

Maintain the efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant under supervision, adhering to NPDES Permit requirements. Operate equipment safely and efficiently, engage in training to ensure knowledge of its operation and maintenance, make control changes under supervision, and utilize the GE Computer system and Process Book.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a safe and efficient work environment by performing physical rounds, identifying potential problems with equipment, and completing assigned work orders. Operate equipment for sludge thickening and dewatering, cake disposal, and bulking agent addition. Monitor sludge blanket levels, record results, and report high levels to supervisors.
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment, take periodic samples, complete operator reports, prepare and dispense chemicals, clean tanks, clarifiers, basements, and work areas, and use portable equipment as needed.
  • Monitor plant process functions using the GE and PI software, viewing graphics to ensure proper equipment operation, spotting trends indicating problems, and checking performance during optimal periods.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment, initiate maintenance requests, and engage in training activities, including supplier-provided training, SOP reviews, process instruction, wastewater treatment courses, GE Computer Control software training, and PI ProcessBook software training.
  • Make process changes using the GE Computer System, initiating control changes, performing duties under supervisor direction, and starting/stopping equipment using HOA switches.
  • Direct and assist in equipment re-assignment due to malfunction or other needs, oversee plant operation in absence of supervisor, assign responsibilities, complete daily shift operations paperwork, log leave requests, fill overtime needs, and call Sewer Maintenance for blockages.
Requirements:
  • Formal Education: High school Diploma or GED required.
  • Supervision: Position involves directing occasional non-regular employees, seasonal employees, interns, and part-time hourly employees.
  • Human Collaboration Skills: Personal contacts are with employees and the general public in a structured situation involving obtaining, clarifying, or giving facts or information.
  • Freedom to Act: Receives Direction - Performs duty assignments after receiving general instructions, with some discretion when making selections among easily identifiable choices. Assignments are reviewed upon completion.
  • Technical Skills: Basic - Requires standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment.
  • Fiscal Responsibility: No budgetary responsibility.
  • Reading: Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, manuals, and understand oral and written instructions, as well as accurately reading and recording meter and gauge readings.
  • Math: Intermediate - Ability to deal with real numbers, apply fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, addition/subtraction, and measurement.
  • Writing: Intermediate - Ability to write reports, business letters, expositions, summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, following good documentation practices.
  • Certification & Other Requirements: Valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License required. PA DEP A-1 Wastewater Operator license preferred or ability to obtain a DEP license as per contract. Background check required, including drug test and motor vehicle check.
  • Competencies: Champions safety, Customer obsessed, Cultivates innovation, Nimble learning, Drives Results, Collaborates.


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