Chief Water Plant Operator

PA-Awwa; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PA-Awwa in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to direct the operation of two plants, ensuring water quality and supply. The role requires supervising staff, calibrating equipment, coordinating with the lab, and handling reports and safety responsibilities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4+ years in filter plant operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. A PA driver’s license and Class A Water Operator Certification within two years are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum four years in filter plant operations with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Class A Water Operator Certification within two years as required by PADEP.

Responsibilities

• Directs operation of two water treatment plants to ensure supply and quality.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises staff engaged in water treatment processes.
• Sets up, calibrates, and inspects chemical feed and filtration equipment.
• Consults with the water laboratory on treatment problems and chemical quantities.
• Determines need for recovery cleans and membrane repairs.
• Receives and investigates public complaints about finished water.
• Trains operators and other personnel in job duties.
• Processes and organizes timecards, logs, and reports; manages schedules.

Skills

Safety practices

Microsoft Office

Data entry & databases

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

4+ years filter plant operations

2+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Directs the operation of both water treatment plants to ensure the quality and quantity of water supplied to the City's water distribution system.

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of employees engaged in various processes of water treatment.
• Sets up, calibrates, and inspects the operation of chemical feed and filtration equipment.
• Consults with the water laboratory regarding water treatment problems and determines the type and amount of chemicals to be used.
• Determines the need for recovery cleans and repairing of membranes.
• Receives and investigates complaints from the public concerning the condition of finished water.
• Trains operators and other personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Processes and organizes employees' timecards, overtime records, operation logs, employee attendance records, schedules employee time off, and prepares various reports as needed.
• Utilizes daily reports, operator logs, bench testing, daily lab reports, and other resources to support process control decisions and troubleshooting.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• High School or completion of a GED is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in filter plant operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Primary Functions and Job Details

Directs the operation of both water treatment plants to ensure the quality and quantity of water supplied to the City's water distribution system.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of employees engaged in various processes of water treatment.
• Sets up, calibrates, and inspects the operation of chemical feed and filtration equipment.
• Consults with the water laboratory regarding water treatment problems and determines the type and amount of chemicals to be used.
• Determines the need for recovery cleans and repairing of membranes.
• Receives and investigates complaints from the public concerning the condition of finished water.
• Trains operators and other personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Processes and organizes employees' timecards, overtime records, operation logs, employee attendance records, schedules employee time off, and prepares various reports as needed.
• Utilizes daily reports, operator logs, bench testing, daily lab reports, and other resources to support process control decisions and troubleshooting.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• High School or completion of a GED is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in filter plant operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years, a Class A Water Operator Certification as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Follows safe practices in the performance of the position duties.
• Proficiency in knowledge, understanding and use of Microsoft (or similar) suite of tools (Word, and Excel, Outlook or Lotus Notes).
• Ability to interpret, verify, and accurately enter data into a computer database.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain positive interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new or changed situations, with willingness to improve work processes.
• Ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs.
• Ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoors, environmentally controlled work.
• Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature.
• Exposure to noise and pollution.

Safety Equipment Used or Needed

• Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators.

Comments

• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
• Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process.
• This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.