Sr. Plant Operations Specialist; POII

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,903-$55,562

Hours:

7am
-3pm/7:30am-3:30pm/8am-4pm, Weekend rotations and holidays (on occasion cover off shift rotations)

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment.

We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

We have a Senior Plant Operations Specialist (Wastewater Plant Operator (POII) vacancy). This position is responsible for monitoring plant operations by physical observation of plant processes; sampling units to ensure proper operation; maintaining accurate records; cleaning and calibration process meters; monitoring chemical feeds and making process adjustments as needed. Checks equipment and adjust as necessary.

This job is subject to recall for weather-related emergencies. You must be readily available by phone with ability to work rotational stand-by/recall duty.

• Performs as a journey-level plant operator; monitors operational processes and conditions; operates, adjusts, and performs routine predicted maintenance on plant equipment; collects samples and conducts lab analysis as assigned; obtains and interprets data from instruments and lab results; reviews data and makes process adjustments; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational policies and procedures.
• Inspects plant equipment and systems; calibrates equipment; performs predicted preventative maintenance, including performing minor repairs and maintaining lubricant levels in equipment; ensures proper working condition and functioning of equipment and reports additional maintenance needs.
• Participates in reviewing operating policies and making recommendations; cleans equipment and assigned areas, including washing filters and removing sludge; and receives and unloads chemicals.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews reports, records, logs, work orders, and other documentation; maintains databases and online systems; enters, updates, compiles and submits information; and proofs and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• North Carolina Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License (or higher)
• Two years of wastewater treatment experience and/or operations experience based on assignment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, NC Class C Driver's License “or” if you currently have another state driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity working with a wastewater plant/system via a SCADA interface.
• Make mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Education in Biology or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills are a plus
• CDL a plus, but not required.