Water Plant Operator II

Under direction, is responsible for overseeing the operations of a water treatment/processing facility on an assigned shift; performs related duties as required.

This position will be located at Parsons Ave. Water Plant.

Wednesday
- Saturday 11:00pm - 9:00am

Monday
- Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

• Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing of water; verifies the SCADA system is working correctly and that the data is accurate through testing and inspection rounds of the water treatment plant;
• Collects and analyzes water samples on and off plant grounds and makes observations from various locations throughout the treatment process to determine water treatment process changes;
• Conducts and evaluates laboratory analytical results and adjusts chemical dosages and processes as needed to meet regulatory and division requirements;
• Conducts required laboratory equipment maintenance, periodic laboratory standardizations, and laboratory equipment calibrations to obtain and maintain OEPA full lab certification specific to assigned water treatment facility;
• Monitors and maintains chemical inventories; ensures delivery, unloading, and storage of chemicals follows established protocol;
• Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings and data such as chemical levels, flow rates, and laboratory analyses;
• Works around or with hazardous chemicals and responds to emergencies affecting the plant such as chemical spills and/or leaks, electrical outages, flooding and other adverse weather conditions;
• Develops standard operating and safety procedures; provides training to employees on equipment modifications, work procedures, and safety procedures;
• Develops automated and manual equipment operating sequences and failure recovery modes for plant equipment and systems;
• Develops and installs programs for programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units to operate plant equipment, systems, and processes; develops and maintains database elements required to control equipment, systems, and processes via SCADA systems;
• Maintains an intimate working knowledge of plant equipment, system, process, and SCADA failure modes to ensure proper plant operation when abnormal situations occur;
• Prepares maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and minor adjustments;
• Coordinates work activities with other facilities, plants, and plant sections;
• May supervise plant employees on an assigned shift.

• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by the completion of the probationary period.

Recruitment #: 26-3882-V6

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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E: elahopkins

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer