Water Treatment Operator IV

Primary Role

Controls treatment plant pumps and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use.

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Key Accountabilities

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to establish, maintain and control flow through the water purification process and into and within the distribution system.
• Maintain process control through the water purification and washwater processes including the establishment, maintenance, calibration and adjustment of chemical feed rates necessary to optimize the process operation.
• Monitor SCADA and adjust controls to regulate flow rates.
• Perform necessary emergency operating procedures and take proper corrective action for continuous, effective operation of the water purification plant.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and WVAW’s standards.
• Records data, such as chlorine residuals, raw and finished turbidities, pH, flows, day tank levels for each chemical, clear-well level, pump settings, and distribution tank levels.
• Monitor SCADA system to monitor water tank levels and water pressure and adjust booster pumps to maximize system effectiveness in delivery of treated water to the system.
• Loading, unloading, handling, placing into storage and batching water treatment plant chemicals.
• Maintain all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties at water treatment plant and related facilities and other assigned duties.

Knowledge/Skills

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of water purification processes, basic scientific concepts, water quality standards and regulations
• Must possess at least a non-restricted Class III Water Plant Operators License from the State of West Virginia and maintain certification renewal. (Class IV Recommended)
• Must successfully complete a pulmonary function test and respirator fit test.
• Be physically able to satisfactorily perform the required duties and work assignments.
• Must adhere to company policies regarding mandatory shift coverage when required.

Skills & Abilities

• Communicate in an effective manner, both oral and written, with the public and company personnel. Read and understand instructions, safety rules, etc.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to be able to calculate dosages, surface areas, volumes, weights, measures and algebraic formulas.
• Mechanical ability sufficient to operate pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to plant operations.
• Must be able to comply with continuing education requirements as needed for Operator certification renewal.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.

Experience/Education

• High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate.
• Must have 90 Continuing Education Units.
• Valid drivers license with ability to pass a motor vehicle check

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing unless hearing protection is worn.

Competencies