Biosolids Operator

As an entry-level position, monitors and maintains controls of biosolids facility equipment and operations.

• Monitors and operates biosolids equipment including centrifuge, thermal hydrolysis process, inspects equipment to ensure safe and correct operation.
• In conjunction with Biosolids Manager, troubleshoots a variety of mechanical issues and takes corrective action to keep equipment operational.
• Monitors and inventories chemicals and other supplies as needed to ensure continuous operation of the facility.
• Collects and interprets data to make effective process adjustments.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Performs process related preventive maintenance on equipment per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Keeps equipment clean and in order to maximize effective lifespan of assets.
• Unloads, transfers, mixes, and stores dry and wet polymers and odor control chemicals in the solids facility.
• General understanding of boiler operation and safety, and familiarity in working with high pressures and high temperatures and associated operational safety risks.
• Ability to work independently on shift with direction from Biosolids Manager.
• Ability to perform as a team member and understand chain-of-command decisions.
• Monitors the general operation of the solids facility through understanding of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) program under direct supervision of the Biosolids Manager and apply comprehension of process control and manipulation.
• General process understanding of methane gas production from anaerobic digestion and the use of the combined heat and power engine to produce electricity from cleaned methane gas.
• Perform cross‑training on the liquids side of the facility to further understanding of the liquids to solids relationship in the wastewater treatment process.
• Conducts routine rounds to inspect and record plant operations in hardcopy and electronic format such as chemical tank usage, odor control operation, and general functionality of equipment in both solids and liquids process areas.
• Perform laboratory sampling to include total suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand, and pH sampling.

• May operate mower and weed eater to maintain grounds.
• Maintains cleanliness and general housekeeping of work facility.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities to assist other employees in the Department as required.

Primary challenges of this position include working around waterborne pathogens and communicating observed or potential issues.

This facility operates continuously and is divided into three shifts for full coverage of operations. Positions may require operations at a time other than typical weekday, day‑shift work.

Operates all equipment in the facility as well as computers, tablets, and other office equipment such as printers.

• Job Content Knowledge: Has thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and operations as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Clean Water Operator. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the wastewater process, with a general understanding of boiler operation and safety and familiarity in working with high pressures and high temperatures and associated operational safety risks.
  
  Understands high pressure and steam environments and subsequent rapidly changing conditions that warrant sudden shifts in operations to maintain safety and process operations. Has general process understanding of methane gas production from anaerobic digestion and the use of the combined heat and power engine to produce electricity from cleaned methane gas. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of…