Water Plant Operator

Overview

Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water, is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Water Plant Operator I at the Hap Cremean Water Plant. The plant is a 24/7, 365‑day surface‑water facility that can produce 125 million gallons per day, employing primary clarification, lime softening, recarbonation, ozone, BAF filtration, UV disinfection, corrosion control, fluoridation, and chlorine disinfection.

This full‑time position, under the supervision of a Water Plant Operator II, will provide an uninterrupted supply of drinking water that meets EPA standards and the distribution system's demands during an assigned shift. It involves performing chemical analysis of water for proper treatment to maintain quality standards set by OEPA, ensuring OEPA compliance, meeting the plant performance measures during assigned hours, complying with City, department, and division policies, cleaning and maintaining chemical feed systems and other areas, and performing related duties as required.

Third Shift, from Friday – Tuesday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am (Wednesday and Thursday days off).

• Provide an uninterrupted supply of drinking water that meets EPA standards and the distribution system demands during the shift, under supervision of a Water Plant Operator II.
• Perform chemical analysis of water for proper treatment to maintain OEPA quality standards.
• Ensure OEPA compliance and meet the Hap Cremean Water Plant performance measures during assigned hours.
• Comply with City, department, and division policies and procedures.
• Perform cleaning tasks, including cleaning and maintaining chemical feed systems and areas assigned throughout the treatment plant.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Operate a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing of water.
• Operate, control, and monitor electric motors, pumps, and/or valves to regulate the flow of water through the plant.
• Add specified amounts of chemicals or adjust automatic devices to add chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and/or clarify water.
• Conduct required laboratory equipment maintenance, periodic laboratory standardization, and calibrations to obtain and maintain OEPA operational laboratory certification specific to the assigned water treatment facility.
• Assist in regulating flow rates and distribution of water throughout the plant using a computer system and/or manual controls.
• Collect and test water samples on and off plant grounds to determine compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Record quantitative data such as chemical levels, residual content, and water turbidity.
• Backwash filters by reversing the flow of water.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the laboratory area and facility.
• Ensure delivery, unloading, and storage of chemicals following established protocol.
• Change and unload chlorine tanks using hand tools and power tools.
• Work around or with hazardous chemicals and clean chemical spills or leaks while wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Valid Environment Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid EPA State of Ohio Operational Laboratory Certificate with operational approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility upon completion of the probationary period.

Note:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.

Recruitment #: 26-3881-V1

Employment Type:

Full‑Time (Regular)

For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer