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City of Durham Plant Operation Coordinator - Williams in Durham, North Carolina
Plant Operation Coordinator - Williams
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Plant Operation Coordinator - Williams
Salary
$56,489.00 - $86,952.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Department
Water Management
Job Number
23-04222
Closing
4/7/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $56,489.00 - $61,100.00
Work Day/Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
We have a Plant Operations Coordinator (Water Plant Operator III) vacancy available on the first shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., M – F. This position is responsible for the operation & maintenance primarily located at the Williams Water Treatment plant with potential coverage and assistance at the Brown Water Treatment Plant when needed. Assigned duties include work at two water supply facilities, elevated and ground storage tanks, and two pressure zones including the associated pump and storage facilities. Certified operators are required to monitor treatment process components to ensure efficient and effective operations and to work without direct supervision or solo on a shift.
You must be readily available by phone with ability to work rotational stand-by/recall duty.
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinates and operates, maintains, and adjusts treatment plant equipment; prioritizes and assigns work; trains employees; monitors chemical feeds and makes process adjustments; collects samples; performs laboratory analysis; calibrates chemical meters; troubleshoots complex or escalated plant operation issues; and ensures that plant operations comply with permit and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates and performs plant equipment and system inspections; calibrates and tests safety and other plant equipment; performs preventative maintenance, including performing minor repairs and maintaining lubricant levels in equipment, to ensure proper working condition and functioning of equipment.
Participates in reviewing operational policies and makes recommendations; cleans equipment and assigned areas, including washing filters and removing sludge; and loads and unloads bulk chemicals and supplies.
Prepares and coordinates the preparation of reports, records, logs, work orders, and other documentation; maintains databases and online systems; enters, updates, gathers, compiles, reviews and/or submits information; reviews and proofs information for accuracy and completeness.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
One year of additional vocational training
Three years of experience in water or wastewater treatment plant operations.
A North Carolina Grade B Surface Water Treatment Operator’s License.
Additional on-the-job and/or safety-related certifications may be required by the City.
A North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator’s license within 2 years of hire.
Additional Preferred Skills
A North Carolina Laboratory Certification.
Experience with SCADA interface.
One year’s experience with a CMMS program.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Health Insurance
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
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Please list any/all training or education you have had in a specific vocational, administrative, or technical area: (Such as OSHA, CDL, equipment, or other trades area training)
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How many years of related experience do you have in water or wastewater treatment plant operations?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
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Do you have an NC Grade B (or greater) Surface Water Treatment Operators license?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to obtain a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license within 2 years of your start date?
I already have a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license
Yes, I am willing and able to obtain a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license within 2 years of my start date
No, I am NOT willing or able to obtain a North Carolina Grade A Surface Water Treatment Operator's license within 2 years of my start date
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How many years of related experience do you have with a CMMS program?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
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Do you have any experience with a SCADA interface?
Yes
No
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Do you have a North Carolina Laboratory Certification?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to be readily available by phone with ability to work rotational stand-by/recall duty?
Yes
No
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