Utilities Sr. Plant Operator

Overview

The Utilities Sr. Plant Operator is responsible for overseeing treatment and operations at any of 6 wastewater treatment plants operated by the City. Responsibilities include maintaining adequate pressure, chlorine residual, virus and bacteria removal or inactivation, chemical dosing, tank cycling, and hazardous chemical handling. This position is also responsible for maintenance and operation of the treatment plants. This position exists to reclaim and return water to the state and to reuse water customers that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards as outlined by the Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wastewater treatment facility utilizing advanced knowledge of conventional treatment processes in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Perform advanced level process control measures to include adjustments to chemical dosing, flows throughout the treatment process, distribution pressure and storage tank levels in accordance with water demand

• Serve as team lead on planned repairs and re-routing flows or startup/shutdown of equipment and processes for plant projects

• Manage shift operations employees to include at minimum two utility technicians

• Oversee collection, preservation, storage, and analysis of water samples throughout the entire treatment process

• Monitor and adjust chemical dosing and flow throughout the treatment plant

• Project changes in system demand based on trends and advanced knowledge of wastewater processes and predict treatment adjustments accordingly

• Identify process changes to optimize treatment while maintaining efficient cost of treatment

• Ability to understand and operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control plant processes

• Identify and resolve operating issues

• Operate a variety of equipment/machinery including valves, pumps, motors, disinfection equipment,

• vehicles, etc

• Conduct preventative maintenance and issue corrective maintenance work orders through the City’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Maintain detailed records and logs of major process changes and issues occurring during the shift

• Assist in internal and external comprehensive compliance investigations

• Perform data entry functions in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Maintain records for regulatory compliance

• Directly handle or supervise handling of hazardous chemicals

• Monitor chemical usage and maintain adequate chemical inventory

• Perform repairs on chemical feed pumps and chemical injection systems to include chlorine feed and delivery equipment

• Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Ensure facilities are secure

• Clean and maintain plant grounds when necessary

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

· Non - Exempt – Full-Time

· Non rotating 40-hour work week; Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School/ GED

· Seven (7) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

· Class B Wastewater Operator License

· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

· Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.