Water Treatment Plant Operations Specialist

1 week ago

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States Veolia North America Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Water Treatment Plant Operations Specialist will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment, pumping, and water supply facilities to provide high-quality drinking water and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and Veolia standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate all unit processes within the treatment plant.
  • Operate chemical feed equipment, electric and hydraulic motors, and other equipment necessary for the treatment process.
  • Use instrumentation and computer systems to collect and interpret water quality results.
  • Operate and maintain SCADA systems.
  • Perform minor maintenance on chemical analyzers and feed systems.
  • Operate low- and high-pressure pumps, well pumps, motor-operated and manually operated valves, and other water supply and pumping equipment.
  • Operate, monitor, and control engines and generators to provide emergency power during electrical power failures.
  • Perform routine maintenance on water treatment and pumping equipment and facilities.
  • Perform routine laboratory tests, perform moderately complex mathematical calculations, to determine rates of chemical addition and relate adjustments for process control, for treatment process.
  • Examples of tests include chlorine residual, turbidity, particle size, Fluoride, conductivity, pH, and temperature and coagulant doses.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, sanitary, and professional appearance of the treatment and system supply facilities, including buildings and grounds.
  • Receive, test, and unload bulk chemical deliveries, including stacking, mixing chemical solutions, adding chemicals to feed equipment, and maintaining proper chemical feed rates to ensure plant performance.
  • Inspect and regulate the flow of water through the treatment process and pumping facilities in accordance with changing rates of usage, changing quality of the water, and established policies and procedures.
  • Makes periodic rounds through and around the treatment and pumping facilities to inspect equipment and to check and record readings from various charts, meters, gauges, and indicators.
  • Maintains logs and records of charts, meter, and gauge readings, chemical feed settings, laboratory test results, plant operation, and other activities and data; prepares summary reports of operations.
  • Enters data into computerized spreadsheets.
  • Answers incoming phone calls.
  • Performs other related duties as directed.

Work Environment:

The Water Treatment Plant Operations Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to:

  • Fumes or airborne particles.
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Risk of electrical shock.
  • Outdoor weather conditions.
  • Wet or humid conditions.
  • Moving mechanical parts.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • A college education is desired and may be required for proper Operator Certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory according to implemented standard operating procedures.
  • The Water Treatment Operator requires knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and safety requirements used in water treatment and pumping operations.
  • The Water Treatment Operator requires knowledge and skill in the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation used in modern water treatment and pumping facilities.
  • The Water Treatment Operator requires knowledge of the functions and maintenance requirements of water filtration, treatment, and pumping equipment.
  • The Water Treatment Operator requires the ability to take accurate readings to perform moderately complex laboratory tests, to make complex mathematical calculations, to keep accurate records, and to perform routine clerical duties.
  • The Operator requires the ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
  • The Operator must have the ability to read, understand, and execute written and oral instructions in the English language.
  • The Water Treatment Operator requires the ability to make independent, responsible decisions in response to changing operating conditions and emergencies.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

  • Requires valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator grade II certification as issued by the State of Rhode Island upon date of hire or a transferable license from another State that is acceptable to the RI certification board.
  • Valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III preferred.
  • The Water Treatment Plant Operator requires possession of a valid driver's license.

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