Chief Water Plant Operator - Public Utilities Department​/Water Treatment Plant

CHIEF WATER PLANT OPERATOR - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT/WATER TREATMENT PLANT

CITY OF GALLATIN

The purpose of this position is to perform technical work in overseeing the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. Work direction is exercised over plant personnel.

• Organizes, supervises, and participates in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant; preparing technical reports, records and files.
• Oversees and schedules the work of water treatment plant personnel.
• Provides for the training of plant operators with regard to equipment operators and maintenance and safety precautions and procedures, observes performance and learning progress.
• Monitors and inspects the operation of plant and peripheral facilities and equipment.
• Responds to and coordinates the response to emergencies involving the water treatment plant or advises shift operator in the remedy of such situations.
• Assists in the development and enforces plant safety and operating rules and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews monthly operational reports and discharge monitoring reports to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, and submits reports to regulatory agencies.
• Prepares technical reports on plant operations for submission to state authorities.
• Inspects laboratory equipment and instruments and makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Conducts more complicated chemical and physical tests.
• Performs maintenance and minor repair in plant equipment and maintains records on same.
• May be required to work overtime and/or be on call, and be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Works cooperatively with others.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, environmental science, or related field with three (3) years’ recent work experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess a Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of Tennessee, and must retain certification throughout employment.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment of water plant operations.
• Thorough knowledge of chlorination requirements of water distribution systems.
• Ability to plan and supervise operations.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instruction.
• Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations.
• Some skill in the use and care of hand tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, staff, other department heads, and governmental officials.
• General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and implement local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business‑related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to…