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City of Sidney Water Treatment Plant Operator Maintenance & "Relief Operator" in Sidney, Ohio
Position Summary: The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is a division within the Utilities Department of the Public Works Group. The Maintenance & Relief Operator (Operator) is responsible for operating the Water Treatment Plant during an assigned shift and producing adequate quantities of clean, safe potable water for the community. This includes the constant application of principles and practices associated with Ohio EPA Chemical Analyses Certification. This position is responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance duties at the Water Treatment Plant, and other related locations. They are responsible for ensuring the proper and efficient operations of all equipment used in producing adequate quantities of clean, safe potable water for the community. This position will also be required to cover the 12-hour shifts of a Shift Operator on an as needed basis at the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Shift Operator schedules are midnight to noon and noon to midnight. Job Dimensions: This position is part of a team effort responsible for the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the WTP buildings, equipment, and treatment processes. The WTP is a 10 million gallon per day, modern, computer assisted, lime-soda softening facility that utilizes both ground and surface water. The Operator is responsible for the routine preventative maintenance of all equipment as well as scheduled or unscheduled repairs that may occur both during and after normal working hours. General supervision is received from plant supervisors; however, the employee is expected to perform without detailed instruction. The Operator will regularly consult with other plant operators and supervisors about treatment and operational adjustments. The Operator is responsible for the collection and analysis of approximately 24 water samples per shift and analyzing each sample for at least six different parameters while performing operational duties. Monitoring of numerous gauges, charts and indicators, and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant is required. The Operator also takes emergency calls after working hours and dispatches crews to the scene if necessary. Scan to go directly to website for application & job details. Nature and Scope: ? Proper maintenance and documentation of all equipment within the WTP as well as at the remote locations such as Water Towers, Wellfield, Booster Pump Station, Raw Water Pump Station and Lime Lagoon. ? Collecting treatment unit samples for lab analysis to ensure proper treatment is being performed and determine if dosage adjustments are needed. ? Monitoring the SCADA program to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant. ? Inspecting treatment process equipment for proper operation and need for maintenance. ? Analyzing water samples and making necessary treatment adjustments to ensure proper treatment parameters. ? Collecting and preparation of finished water samples for internal or outside lab analysis, pick-up, or delivery as outlined in the OEPA monitoring schedule. ? Compiling and recording accurate test results, plant flows, and other data pertaining to the plant operation and performance. ? Cleaning the interior of the WTP, chemical feeders, and monitoring equipment. ? Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment. ? Applying a broad knowledge and understanding of principles, practices and methods of water treatment and equipment repair. Major Challenges: ? Providing an uninterrupted supply of clean, safe, potable water to the city. ? Contending with a constantly changing raw water source, i.e. floods, drought, ice, bacterial and chemical, taste and odor. ? Maintaining operations during planned and emergency repairs. ? Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations and meeting all reporting requirements.