Wastewater Operator

NextGenEnergyJobs; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a wastewater plant operator to monitor and control treatment processes, test water quality, and perform routine maintenance. The role requires a Florida Class C or higher operator license, a Florida driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Dual water/wastewater certification is a plus.

The position involves safety procedures, working with SCADA, and coordinating with maintenance staff to ensure compliant, reliable plant operation on site in Florida.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
• Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitor and evaluate the operations of a medium, complex wastewater treatment facilities and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
• Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
• Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
• Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
• Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
• Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• Performs related work as required.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation, adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
• Perform water quality sampling, testing, and analysis to determine compliance with federal, state, and EPA standards.
• Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of plant equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.
• Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
• Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
• Monitor and evaluate the operations of a medium, complex wastewater treatment facilities and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
• Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
• Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.
• Sample, measure, and test plant values such as pH, chlorine residuals, temperature, levels, and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent water production, plant integrity, and safety.
• Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.
• Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance of all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Work around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "C" or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• A dual certification in Water and Wastewater will be an added benefit for qualifications.
• Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.