Utility Systems Operator DDCS

Utility Systems Operator 11 - (26-DDCS-)

Washington, DC, United States

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.

The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Utility Systems Operator 11 Job Code: S0081

Supervises Directly: No

New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: Regular

Date Last Revised: 8/6/2024 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:
Union/ Non-Union: Union

Department Name and Division: Pumping-Operations, Operations Salary

Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code: 815006 Grade: RW11

Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Foreman, Operations

EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers Work Format In-Person

Who We Are &

What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.

To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role

Description:

The Utility Systems Operator 11 operates, controls, and monitors related equipment to maintain all manned and unmanned facilities for collection and distribution systems operation.

• Acts as "Operator in Charge" of the shift on the basis of seniority or as management appoints for reasons of operational necessity, and while so acting, is responsible for locating problems and initiating immediate corrective action to maintain adequate power distribution; determining what work must be done; relaying instructions to the next shift operator or supervisor, including problems encountered and action taken;
  
  providing technical guidance and assistance to Operators, etc.
• Responsible for locating problems and initiating immediate corrective action to maintain adequate power distribution; determining what work must be done; relaying instructions to the next shift operator or supervisor including problems encountered and action taken; providing technical guidance and assistance to Operators; etc.
• Utilizes SCADA to monitor, acknowledge alarms and control facilities while taking appropriate actions to ensure integrity of facility. Communicates with Supervisor to verify SCADA readings and respond to intrusion alarms.
• Operates and maintains the facilities in local and remote mode utilizing an understanding of water and sewer process system and facility functionality (including HVAC and Health/Safety systems). In emergency conditions, operates remote pumping facilities, manually records water levels and pressure readings, monitors gages, alarms, and telemetry. Records and communicates data at regular intervals to pumping control room, and/or Blue Plains WWTP or WAD Operations as needed.
• Responds to system emergencies (local and remote stations) in a manner consistent with applicable procedures in order to minimize disruption of service and notifying all appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates with Supervisor when operating in non-normal conditions (examples include operating under safe clearance requirements, and process or equipment failure).
• Operates pumps and valves (e.g. sluice gates, gate valves etc.), screens, PRV's, trash compactors and other related equipment at all facilities to meet the conditions of water demand and sewer wet well levels. Operates screens, washer compactors, and conveyors to…