Water Operator IV- Water Treatment

Gfoat; Temple, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Temple, Texas, is seeking a skilled water treatment plant operator to operate, monitor, control, test and troubleshoot the water system. This 24-hour facility requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays under supervision.

You will use SCADA, perform laboratory work, calibrate equipment, maintain logs, and support safety and regulatory compliance. Eight years of experience and a High School diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience operating and maintaining a surface water treatment plant and distribution system.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Operates SCADA to monitor and control treatment processes.
• Maitains plant equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Conducts laboratory duties and analyzes water samples.
• Maintains shift logs and reports; coordinates with the lead operator.
• Responds to public concerns and assists with inspections.
• Complies with safety guidelines and licensing requirements.

Skills

SCADA

Maintenance

Calibration

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a lead operator or supervisor. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Uses Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA) to operate/ monitor treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Trains Operator I/II and be able to cover those shifts as needed
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Recommends process control adjustments to ensure optimum treatment and maintenance efforts, forwards to immediate supervisor
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Meets daily with the Lead Operator to report performance of the entire system
• Provides and accepts plant status update to the preceding/on-coming operator team
• Responds to public complaints or concerns
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction, and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Orders treatment and testing chemicals, parts, materials, and supplies.
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve complex operating problems under normal and stressful conditions
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eight years of experience with operating and maintaining a surface water treatment plant, and distribution system
• Familiar with Microsoft office software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current class “A” Surface Water Licensing from TCEQ
• Valid driver’s license