Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Uses Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA) to operate/ monitor treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Trains Operator I/II and be able to cover those shifts as needed
• Solves complex operating problems
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Meet daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system
• Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Orders treatment and testing chemicals, and parts, materials, and supplies.
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Performs other duties as assigned