Storm Water Treatment Plant Operator II

Performs tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of CVG Airport's environmental system. Primary focus is the daily operation and routine maintenance at the Stormwater Treatment Plant (SWTP). The environmental system is comprised of infrastructure and processes to collect, convey, store and treat spent aircraft deicing fluid via a 6-million gallon per day biological wastewater treatment plant. The infrastructure includes diversion valves for the operation of deice pads to collect spent aircraft deicing fluid, oil/water separators, detention ponds/facilities, pump stations and the Stormwater Treatment Plant (SWTP).

Working shifts vary by time and day, depending on operational needs, as directed by supervisor. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

• Maintains and operates plant equipment and processes related to a biological treatment system. Prioritizes activities between the different components of the environmental system, including operation of valves, gates, pumps and machinery both manually and locally in automatic mode via computerized control systems.
• Samples and analyzes influent and effluent source fluid/product fluid.
• Interpret laboratory results, reading sheets, process test and computerized data and information trends to identify variations in flow and quality and make appropriate changes.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the storm water treatment plant and detention facilities through onsite testing and visual inspections. Monitors plant performance via SCADA system at SWTP.
• Performs wasting operations of sludge from plant and ensures the waste manifest is properly completed for disposal.
• Oversees and operates all plant equipment and controls.
• Oversight of contractors to ensure they are working safely and within the established job scope.
• Conducts daily checks of the glycol ladened stormwater storage tanks and basin for level and the presence of fuel oil, pumping stations and detention facilities.
• Performs periodic inspections of the Airport’s oil/water separators.
• Assists in training junior operators (level I), as directed, on the proper operation of the treatment plant.
• Troubleshoots routine operational and mechanical issues and implements corrective actions within established operating parameters
• Reviews operational data, maintains plant records and compiles data for reporting.
• Communicates to department management any issues that may result in non-compliance airport’s Kentucky Discharge Elimination System Permit.
• Provides input as a team member on the Worker Safety Committee on a rotational basis.
• Monitor and adjust dosages of chemical feed equipment as necessary.
• Ensures that chemicals and other supplies are received, handled and stored properly.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments regarding maintenance, system interruptions, ongoing projects and issues which might impact water flow to the plant.
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, orders, and time worked.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Responds and assists in emergencies situations on CVG Airport property, via an on-call rotation and as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties include confined space entry, operating heavy equipment, data entry, and supporting other needs of the Airport as assigned.
  
  Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Education:

HSD/GED

Preferred Education:

Associate’s degree

Minimum Years of Direct

Experience:

2, operation of a wastewater treatment plant. Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed…