WRF Operator Lead Job Marietta area,Georgia USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

Position Information

This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System as they perform highly skilled technical work to operate, control and maintain operational process controls at the Water Reclamation Facilities. This position provides oversight and support for night-shift operations staff involved in the operation and maintenance of a water reclamation facility in order to maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of and assigned shift: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex and problem situations, and provides technical expertise; trains and instructs co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;

assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Operates a water reclamation facility: monitors plant operations and processes; checks system components; identifies any problems and makes necessary adjustments; ensures continuous and effective operation; and maintains compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, standards and guidelines.

Monitors chemical feeds and distribution, flow rates, and related treatment processes: maintains appropriate chemical levels; adjusts system controls; adds, adjusts and replaces chemicals in the plant's systems and components; and maintains related documentation.

Reads meters, gauges and dials: records readings, chemical levels, wastewater properties and statistical data; and prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records and reports including flowcharts, production reports, well reports and operation logs.

Collects and tests water samples: performs all necessary qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests; performs quality control testing; analyzes test results; determines need for treatment process changes; maintains records of findings and sample characteristics; calibrates test equipment; and cleans and maintains laboratory equipment.

Inspects plant systems, facilities and equipment: performs preventive maintenance and repair on the plant equipment, gauges, meters and related systems; repairs system components; changes filters, and other parts; oils and adjusts power driven pumps; checks and fills storage tanks and feeders; cleans equipment; flushes system; makes minor repairs as needed; maintains related documentation; and reports any problems or need for equipment repair.

Prepares or completes plant records, logs, checklists, and other documents as required by local, state, and federal rules and regulations: records and reports process changes, equipment failures, service requests, work orders, and other details; and forwards, retains, or files, as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required supplemented by vocational or technical training in water reclamation; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in operating water reclamation facilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Class I Wastewater license.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, gases, airborne particles, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

EEOC Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the…


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