Senior Plant Operator

Senior Plant Operator

Orange County Sanitation District is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Plant Operator. Under direction, the Senior Plant Operator:

• Oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult work.
• Is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant equipment including engines, motors, boilers, compressors, and pumps to control unit processes.
• Ensures waste treatment plant operates within regulatory guidelines.
• Performs adjustments and repairs to plant equipment; collects samples for laboratory testing.
• Performs minor maintenance such as flushing sludge lines to digesters, adding oil, and cleaning drains.
• Provides technical direction and assistance to plant operators and operators in training in the operation of wastewater treatment process equipment.
• Assists with training of staff.
• Acts as shift supervisor in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.
• Process control for specific areas of the plant.
• Assists the maintenance division in preparing equipment for maintenance department work.
• Effectively communicates in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

The successful candidate will possess:

• High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by specialized training in wastewater treatment plant operations or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Possession of a valid Grade III California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California class C driver's license.

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, methods, chemicals, tools, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and other departments, both orally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency.

Vacancies: 3 (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies) Apply online at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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