Operator Chief - Solids

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Project Manager Manager, System Operations
Division Chief
Operations & Maintenance Chief
Operations & Maintenance Supervisor II
Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I

POSITION SUMMARY
This is a supervisory position responsible for the operation of an advanced surface water/wastewater treatment facility. This individual directs the operations of designated shifts which involve training and direction of junior-level employees. This individual is also responsible for the correct and safe operation of all plant processes and equipment and ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws, as well as established applicable Authority policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the controlled operations of major plant processes. Dictates settings for all operational processes and equipment to ensure the facility and/or system is operating correctly and safely. Responsible for solving operational issues within assigned capabilities and understands variable parameters for each shift. Responsible for ensuring correct and thorough completion of all process logs and records related to process control, laboratory and other data in plant and surrounding appurtenances.

Responsible for operation of computer system during assigned shift and for preparation of reports as required by the federal, state. local laws and the Authority. Responsible for ordering and handling various chemicals used in the plant.

2. Responsible for accident prevention and safety training for employees to include emergency response, Safety Circle training and other safety training programs as assigned. Ensures that Authority security procedures are adhered to. May initiate changes to the plant's vulnerability and risk management plans. Responsible for coordination of response to emergency situations within set procedures.

3. Responsible for solving operational and mechanical equipment problems.

4. Effectively communicates with others to ensure good working relations.

5. Directly supervises group of non-exempt employees to include hiring, scheduling and performance evaluation. Available for questions and resolving issues 24/7. Responsible for the preparation of employee evaluations. Completes and generates operational reports as directed. Assures employee TCEQ licenses are up to date. As necessary supervises, directs and provides guidance to the Projects' flows and treatment process conditions by monitoring the status of production via hands on or remotely via SCADA

6. Responsible for implementing the optimization of treatment processes. Provides assistance and guidance to the maintenance department as related to the service of the equipment within the facility.

7. May assist Operations Division Chief/O&M Supervisor and/or Project Manager in performing various tasks and special assignments relating to the job. Assumes responsibilities of direct supervisor as required.

8. Performs additional duties as assigned. This could include such things as operating track mobile, moving rail cars, dealing with , federal, state, local agencies public inquiries. Assisting with updates to the emergency response plan to include training of operators. Executes assigned role and responsibilities related to SWP3 team.

9. Responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor. Required to keep supervisor informed of the status of emergency situations.

10. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly has full personnel supervisory responsibilities including interviewing perspective candidates, approving time, discipline and formal performance evaluations for positions of direct and indirect reports.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
May order or approve ordering of sampling supplies, laboratory supplies, equipment and clean supplies as needed for department use. May obtain quotes for services, materials, and equipment. May create purchase requisitions for approval by management. Assists project manager with annual budget preparation as related to area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
(required level of education)
High school diploma or GED; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education.

EXPERIENCE
(minimum years and types of related experience required)
Five years of experience at a water/wastewater treatment facility. Must include four years of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(any specialized certifications licenses or registrations required by TRA or other authority in order to do the job, including those the incumbent must be able to…