Wastewater Treatment - Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I​/II​/III - Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater Treatment - Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II/III - Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater Collection, 701 E Hwy 80, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Division Manager to perform activities pertaining to the operation of a Wastewater Treatment plant. The entry level trainee position focuses on learning and understanding how to perform a variety of chemical dosing calculations, chemical analysis, lift station management, electronic and manual record keeping as well as treatment plant process control activities to produce wastewater compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Treatment Plant Operator I and II

Performs a variety of chemical analysis, lift station management, and treatment plant process control activities to produce wastewater compliant with State of Texas and Federal Regulations.

Performs a variety of technical work involved in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment plant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervisory responsibilities; however, the Treatment Plant Operator I, II and III will assist with training the Treatment Plant Operator Trainee.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Calculates dosages for various chemicals, and the purpose for which the chemicals are used.

Controls and monitor treatment plant chemical feed pumps and various types of equipment to treat and disinfect wastewater.

Performs and records the results of various laboratory tests to assess wastewater quality and to determine optimal chemical treatment, chlorine residual, temperature and other related tests.

Assesses and interprets data from laboratory tests to improve and maintain wastewater quality.

Backwashes filters using both manual and automatic sequences.

Performs efficient plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment, pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control, and recordkeeping procedures.

Standardizes laboratory equipment and adjust chemical feeders for optimal wastewater treatment.

Maintains plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories; compiles both paper and electronic copies of reports as required by department policy.

Monitors SCADA Systems, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters and gauges to determine status of various functions of the plant; perform equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance duties.

Reads, calculates, and records wastewater discharge on an hourly and daily basis.

Assists in performing minor repairs, operations adjustments, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment as needed.

Checks motors and pumps for excessive vibrations, noise and temperatures; reports problems to appropriate personnel.

Operates a vehicle on a daily basis.

Treatment Plant Operator I and II

Controls and monitors treatment plant chemicals, machines, and equipment to properly treat wastewater.

Performs and records the results of various laboratory tests to assess wastewater quality and to determine optimal chemical treatment, such as, chlorine residual, temperature and other related tests.

Removes solids from treatment units and backwashes filters as needed.

Maintains the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment, pumps, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control, and record-keeping procedures.

Calibrates laboratory equipment and adjusts chemical feeders for optimal wastewater treatment.

Maintains plant records, including operations logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories; compiles reports as required by departmental policies.

Monitors SCADA Systems, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters and gauges to determine status of various functions of the plant; performs equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance duties.

Reads, calculates, and records wastewater discharge hourly/daily basis.

Performs minor repairs, operations adjustments, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment as needed.

Reads and records chemical usage; fills chemical feeders; mixes chemicals; changes reagents.

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