Wastewater Pl Chief Operator

Overview

This position performs skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of the City’s wastewater treatment plant; provides instruction, training, and leadership of lower-level operators as assigned; to prepare and maintain required records and reports; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, and constantly lifting, pushing, or raising objects, exerting between 35 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens, confined spaces; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Assists in monitoring daily plant operations;
• Performs duties of plant operators as necessary to maintain plant efficiency and productivity;
• Provides direct supervision of wastewater plant operators;
• Provides assistance to the Assistant WWTP Superintendent with plant safety and other work related programs;
• In the absence of the Assistant Wastewater Plant Superintendent, may temporarily assume duties and responsibilities as assigned by management;
• Inspects equipment and processes to determine efficiency of operations, maintenance requirements, and cleanliness;
• Troubleshoots technical and mechanical problems; initiates corrective action as necessary;
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment; performs and/or assists with equipment repairs as needed;
• Monitors and records readings from meters, gauges and instruments;
• Starts up, shuts down, regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, compressors, grinders, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions;
• Assists in determining chemical dosages and feed rates;
• Collects and prepares wastewater samples for laboratory analysis; performs lab tests and prepares shift change reports;
• Performs computer data entry to record daily operations data;
• Orders and assists in maintaining inventory of chemicals and supplies as needed;
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Advises and consults with appropriate WWTP staff on unusual operational issues and/or the need for adjustments/repairs to equipment that may potentially affect compliance and/or efficiency with respect to the overall process control of the WWTP;
• Assists in ensuring plant compliance with City/department policies and procedures, S.C. DES regulations, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
• Assists in ensuring plant security at all times;
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete work records;
• Completes special projects as assigned;
• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing records and reports, completing forms, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.;
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints from City personnel and customers in areas of responsibility;
• May be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays;
• Serves on call 24 hours per day to ensure uninterrupted service for customers; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED;
• Six (6) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
• Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator…