Water O&M Technician - Laurel

Water O&M Technician
- Laurel

Functional

Title:

Water O&M Technician
- Laurel

Reports to:

Chief Water Plant Operator

Full or Part Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

Rotating Work

Shifts:

Monday
- Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday – Wednesday, (2) 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM shift and (2) 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift Wednesday – Saturday, (2) 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM shift and (2) 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift Sunday – Wednesday, (2) 11:00 AM – 11 PM shift and (2) 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift Wednesday – Saturday, (2) 11:00 AM – 11 PM shift and (2) 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift

Position Location:

Laurel

General

Summary:

The Water Operations & Maintenance Technician (O&M) performs routine and critical work to support the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

Entry Level: Assists with the collection and analysis of samples of plant processes and receiving waters Assists with the operation and monitoring equipment and processes, with potential exposure to chemical, electrical, thermal and noise and hazards Assists with operating and maintaining equipment in facilities such as filters, chemical feeders, belt presses, gravity thickeners, augers, mixers, etc. Assists with evaluating the performance of mechanical equipment and conveyance systems;
Assists with interpreting conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Monitors Chemical Treatment Processes and makes adjustments as directed Assists with handling material shipments and inventory, and locates spare parts from inventory system Assists with overhauling specialty valves or swap out valves in the plant Climbs into basins to include 30-foot depths, using rigging equipment to lift equipment Assists with conducting general plumbing repairs such as compression fitting replacement, pipe joining, and cutting for various pipe materials Assists with making basic repairs for pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment UsesTEAMS/CMMSto create record data from parameters gathered, work orders and other administrative tasks such as accessing backlog, adding material to work orders, and finding parts inWSSCWater warehouses OperatesWSSCWater motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required Maintains records, performs calculations, and assists in preparing reports Inspects motors for heat, noise and vibration and performs motor lubrication and cleaning Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves Uses the computer for data entry and process control Conducts proper operation of solids dewatering processes during off shifts Level I:
Performs periodic tests (and calculates daily averages) for chlorine, pH and turbidity Adjusts water treatment chemical dosages as directed by more senior O&M Technicians and records actions Draws samples of water for laboratory analysis; performs routine chemical analyses of water undergoing treatment in accordance with regulatory requirements Unloads and changes chlorine cylinders; inspects chlorine building; connects cylinders to main manifold line and checks for leaks Receives and monitors chemical deliveries and interacts with delivery driver for water treatment chemicals, including polyaluminum chloride, hydrofluosilicic acid, sulfuric acid, lime, phosphoric acid, potassium permanganate, powdered activated carbon, ferric chloride, sodium carbonate, polymers, sulfur dioxide, and sodium bisulfite Monitors raw, settled, filter effluent and treated water turbidity and filter backwash processes;
Starts and stops large pumps Makes minor repairs to pumps and purification equipment Maintains communication with control center Performs weekly and monthly preventive maintenance for process equipment, in accordance with established schedule including cleaning, lubrication, and oil/grease changes Assists in identifying factors that could cause water treatment process upsets, particularly during abnormal conditions. Level II:
Performs all entry-level and Level I functions noted above Coordinates work of and trains less experienced personnel…