Chief Utility Plant Operator - NW Water Treatment Plant

Overview

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Chief Utility Plant Operator to join our Northwest Water Treatment Plant (WTP). Brunswick County's Northwest WTP is a 24 million gallon per day (MGD) drinking water treatment facility located in Northern Brunswick County near Leland. This facility is currently being expanded to 48 MGD and is in the process of adding reverse osmosis as part of the water treatment process.

Under limited supervision, the Chief Utility Plant Operator performs specialized skilled work related to Brunswick County water treatment facilities and related appurtenances. Work involves coordinating the work of plant operations and maintenance personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of the County’s surface water treatment plant, including:

• Assisting with safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and coordinating required training
• Delegating after-hours emergencies and repairs to the water treatment plant
• Assisting in the preparation of a variety of reports and maintaining records related to treatment plant operations

The Chief Utility Plant Operator must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing assignments. The Chief Utility Plant Operator will also be required to sign as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Backup ORC as required. Reports to the Plant Superintendent. If you are an experienced water operator ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE POSITION under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster.

Education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in a water treatment facility, including four (4) years of experience at a facility with the equivalent classification of the NW Water Treatment Plant; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. An Associate's degree in the field of natural sciences highly preferred.

• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License required.
• Possession of North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification (or other state equivalent) is required.
• Grade I Maintenance Technologist Certification issued by the NC-AWWA, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
• Bacteriological Certification and/or a Physical/Chemical Grade I Certification issued by the State of North Carolina, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

Must be physically able to operate personal computers, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.