SR Plant Operations Specialist

City of Durham; Eastwood Park (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham’s Water Management seeks a wastewater plant operator to join the Wastewater Treatment Facility team in Chapel Hill, NC. The Senior Plant Operations Specialist monitors plant processes, collects samples, maintains records, calibrates meters, and ensures safe operation.

Requirements include a valid Grade II in Wastewater or higher, 2 years of related experience, a High School Diploma, and NC Driver's License. SCADA familiarity and strong mechanical skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Grade II in Wastewater or higher.
• Two years of wastewater treatment or operations experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License; ability to obtain NC license if coming from another state within 60 days.
• CDL a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with a wastewater plant/system via a SCADA interface.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations by observation and sampling to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports; calibrate meters and adjust processes as needed.
• Inspect equipment and perform basic maintenance; ensure safety and compliance.
• Review operating policies and participate in process improvements.

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Mechanical skills

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Biology/Environmental Science background (plus)

Tools

SCADA interface

Job 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: $53,962.00-$59,493.00

Hours: 7am -3pm/7:30am-3:30pm/8am-4pm, Weekend rotations and holidays (on occasion cover off shift rotations). This job is subject to recall for weather-related emergencies. You must be readily available by phone with ability to work rotational stand-by/recall duty.

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!

Water Management seeks a wastewater plant operator who will be located at the Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 6605 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill , NC

We have a Senior Plant Operations Specialist (Wastewater Plant Operator (POII) vacancy. This position is responsible for monitoring plant operations by physical observation of plant processes; sampling units to ensure proper operation; maintaining accurate records; cleaning and calibration process meters; monitoring chemical feeds and making process adjustments as needed. Checks equipment and adjust as necessary.

• Performs as a journey-level plant operator; monitors operational processes and conditions; operates, adjusts, and performs routine predicted maintenance on plant equipment; collects samples and conducts lab analysis as assigned; obtains and interprets data from instruments and lab results; reviews data and makes process adjustments; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational policies and procedures.
• Inspects plant equipment and systems; calibrates equipment; performs predicted preventative maintenance, including performing minor repairs and maintaining lubricant levels in equipment; ensures proper working condition and functioning of equipment and reports additional maintenance needs.
• Participates in reviewing operating policies and making recommendations; cleans equipment and assigned areas, including washing filters and removing sludge; and receives and unloads chemicals.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews reports, records, logs, work orders, and other documentation; maintains databases and online systems; enters, updates, compiles and submits information; and proofs and reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Must have a valid Grade II in Wastewater or higher.
• Two years of wastewater treatment experience and/or operations experience based on assignment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid, unrestricted, NC Class "C" Driver's License “or” if you currently have another state driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

• Familiarity working with a wastewater plant/system via a SCADA interface.
• Make mixed arithmetic calculations involving multiplication, addition, subtraction, & division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Education in Biology or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills are a plus

• CDL a plus but not required.