Water Operator I: SCADA & Plant Operations

Western Virginia Water Authority; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Virginia Water Authority is seeking a Water Operator I to perform daily operations and maintenance of water treatment equipment, operate SCADA, take plant rounds, measure chemical dosages, and assist in the water quality lab.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of related experience or equivalent, and a Virginia Class I Water license; candidate must be able to work varied shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass a pre-employment screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years related mechanical maintenance experience.
• Virginia Class I Water license required.
• Strong safety, record-keeping, and communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts and respond to call duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversees water production and distribution system operations.
• Operates SCADA to monitor/control plant functions.
• Makes rounds, measures chemical dosages, and calibrates instrumentation.
• Maintains logs and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Responds to issues within established procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical maintenance

SCADA operation

Record keeping

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia Class I Water license

Tools

SCADA software

Laboratory equipment

Pumps/valves maintenance tools

Job description

Western Virginia Water Authority is seeking a Water Operator I to perform daily operations and maintenance of water treatment equipment, operate SCADA, take plant rounds, measure chemical dosages, and assist in the water quality lab.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of related experience or equivalent, and a Virginia Class I Water license; candidate must be able to work varied shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass a pre-employment screen.