Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Process Control & Lab

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 09 to oversee plant operations, collect samples, and monitor processes. The role emphasizes safe handling of chemicals and adherence to regulatory standards while guiding junior staff.

The candidate should have three years of plant operations experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong troubleshooting and instrumentation skills for a complex treatment facility in the nation's capital.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in the operations of a wastewater treatment system.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Knowledge of how each unit process fits in the overall wastewater treatment process; ability to operate duty stations and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates all process equipment using manual and/or computer controls.
• Collects composite samples from all phases of the treatment processes.
• Performs laboratory analysis and process control calculations; ensures compliance with regulations.
• Maintains detailed records of process control data and meter readings.
• Troubleshoots operational problems including process microbiology.
• Performs minor preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instrumentation.

Skills

Unit process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Laboratory analysis

Process instrumentation

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 09 to oversee plant operations, collect samples, and monitor processes. The role emphasizes safe handling of chemicals and adherence to regulatory standards while guiding junior staff.

The candidate should have three years of plant operations experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong troubleshooting and instrumentation skills for a complex treatment facility in the nation's capital.