Principal Plant Operator - Maintenance Job Chester area,Chesterfield Court House Virginia USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Who We Are

Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is a public water and wastewater utility that uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver the highest quality service to our approximately 121,000 water customers and 103,000 wastewater customers. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference in the community by meeting or exceeding water quality standards while also protecting the James River and the Chesapeake Bay.

We pride ourselves in being fiscally fit as one of only a handful of water and wastewater utilities nationwide to have achieved AAA ratings on its revenue bonds from each of the three top rating services.

What You Will Do and How You Will Do It

You will be maintaining a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. This will require preventative maintenance, replacement, and repair of all equipment associated with physical, chemical, and biological treatment process, teamwork and communication.

This maintenance position will serve as a maintenance worker within the Wastewater Treatment section of the Department of Utilities along with a Chief Plant Operator, Assistant Chief Plant Operator, a Maintenance team, and other Plant Operators. The position is responsible for being a dependable and supportive member of our team by ensuring proper maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant, communicating and troubleshooting maintenance concerns with team members, supporting operational activities, and meeting overall Utilities Department goals.

This includes wearing appropriate PPE (provided by the county) and following county and OSHA safety rules and regulations for General Industry and Construction.

Your assigned work hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our facility is a 24/7 operation and is staffed through rain, snow, and shine. There may be times when you will be required or volunteer to work longer hours due to unforeseen circumstances. You will be compensated for overtime under FLSA guidelines.

In this position, you will:

Maintain process equipment and systems associated with wastewater treatment
Maintaining plant vehicles and equipment
Schedule and oversee contracted work on site
Create purchase orders and place orders for various materials and equipment
Monitor the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
Perform emergency repairs on equipment as needed
Observe and record process trends related to equipment operation
Monitor and adjust process control instrumentation
maintain or replace chemical pumps, piping, and tanks
Ensure proper operation of samplers, collect process monitoring samples and perform field analytical tests
Operate our sludge dewatering facility
Perform preventive maintenance and Housekeeping
Document repairs and preventative maintenance completed
Work outdoors in the elements

You will assist the team in:

Troubleshooting operational issues around the plant
Assisting in maintenance projects
Ensuring safety is upheld
Performing other work, as required

Here’s What You Need

This position is titled a 'Principal Plant Operator' but you will be focused on Plant Maintenance with opportunities to learn plant operations. Although not required, our career development plan does allow you to increase your salary as you pass wastewater licensure exams as described below. High school diploma or GED is required.

You'll need to be able to lift 50 pounds.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.

Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

PLEASE NOTE: We strictly adhere to policy guidelines for secondary/outside employment, which may include prohibiting such employment while working for Chesterfield County.

Wastewater treatment experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train motivated candidates who demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude and an eagerness to learn. The…