Treatment Plant Coordinator ; Wastewater

What You’ll Do

• Serve as assistant to the treatment plant operation manager.
• Coordinate operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment (e.g., motors, controls, pumps, blowers, comminutors, air compressors, chemical feeders) at the water treatment plant.
• Train maintenance staff and/or operators in proper operation and maintenance procedures.
• Inspect facilities and coordinate purchase of chemicals and parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust equipment.
• Review preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspect newly installed equipment.
• Instruct staff in chemical testing procedures and daily reporting preparation.
• Review design drawings and specifications for contract work.
• Meet with consultants to resolve construction or installation problems.
• Oversee and/or perform general maintenance at the water treatment facility (e.g., till seed beds, mow grass, paint buildings, plow snow).
• Perform operational modifications necessary in emergencies to meet EPA requirements.
• Attend annual training, meetings, and/or serve on committees.

• Class II Water certification, or equivalent.
• Compliance with OAC 3745-7-15 requiring OEPA Director approved contact hours for certification renewal.
• Minimum 12 months experience as a treatment plant operator in a water and/or sewage treatment plant, including routine laboratory testing.
• Minimum 6 months experience in employee training & development.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of state and federal water plant operation guidelines.

Waste management, general maintenance, environmental services, regulatory compliance, technical documentation, attention to detail, flexibility, problem solving, and time management.