WTP Operator-QA Lab Officer

Deadline:
Open Until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Village is currently accepting applications for a Water Plant Operator/QA Lab Officer who will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of water treatment and pumping equipment, while serving as the Quality Assurance Laboratory Officer, performing water quality control and compliance activities. Unlicensed candidates who have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a QA laboratory officer may be considered, providing they are willing to attain their WTP license within the stipulated time frames.

• High school diploma or equivalency (Associate’s preferred), and at least two (2) years’ experience in a water treatment plant facility
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a QA laboratory officer
• Possession of a current Florida class “B” WTP operator’s certification; class “A” operator’s license preferred, or
• Any combination of licensure and experience
• Valid driver’s license
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification in accordance with Village policy

• Ability to budget, order, and maintain inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment
• Working knowledge of wells, filters, reverse osmosis, and filtration processes
• Working knowledge of water purification treatment and pumping processes
• Knowledge of machinery, pumps, and motors
• Knowledge of water analytical procedures and quality control requirements as mandated by NELAC and FL Admin Code 62-160
• Knowledgeable in compliance monitoring and analytical requirements
• Knowledge of field sampling requirements as mandated by the FDEP SOPs
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, city officials, and other stake-holders.

• Operates pumps for maintaining proper water levels in reservoirs and storage tanks and chemicals for proper treatment levels and within operational standards.
• Collects water samples for chemical analyses and runs routine chemical and compliance tests on water samples.
• Checks and lubricates pumps, motors, and other plant equipment; reports mechanical defects to the supervisor.
• Assists with maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Monitors total plant operations on assigned shifts.
• Performs general custodial work in keeping plant, equipment, and facilities clean and orderly.
• Keeps/ assists with log of plant operational characteristics, changes, and repairs made and other incidents of relevance to plant production
• Notifies and advises water treatment plant superintendent and team when plant operates outside mandated standards.

• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations of the water plant laboratory (lab).
• Develops and maintains laboratory procedures in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; manage related lab and regulatory proposals and contracts and identify any treatment excursions to be addressed by operations.
• Collects samples for lab analyses using approved techniques, chain of custody requirements, equipment, and containers, and ensures samples are accurately identified.
• Performs physical, chemical, and bacteriological analyses, and compliance in accordance with procedures and advises internal team members, local Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and other required regulatory agencies as necessary via protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP’s), ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices are implemented in the department.
• Prepares for, and participates in, laboratory compliance inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Health and any other regulatory bodies.
• Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment; makes minor repairs as needed and confirms that calibration requirements are met to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and performance safety.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supply inventories; orders/re-orders supplies as required.
• Investigates issues and complaints and responds to customers as appropriate.
• Trains and demonstrates lab research,…