Water Plant Operator I

Manassas VA; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water treatment is seeking a dedicated Water Plant Operator I to ensure the highest standards of water quality. In this critical role, you will oversee and monitor all phases of water treatment, conduct essential laboratory analyses, and regulate chemical feed rates. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while also stepping up in the absence of the shift supervisor. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health and safety while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for water quality and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in water plant operations or equivalent education.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and Class 1 VA Waterworks Operator license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor water treatment processes to ensure quality standards.
• Conduct sample collection and testing for various water quality parameters.

Skills

Water Treatment Operations

Laboratory Analysis

SCADA Systems

Chemical Feed Regulation

Data Interpretation

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SCADA

Water Testing Equipment

Job description

The City of Manassas Water Plant is hiring for Water Plant Operator I. The Water Plant Operator I is responsible for overseeing and monitoring water through all phases of treatment, including raw water, mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and filtered water treatment, ensuring that treated water quality meets/exceeds local, state, and federal guidelines. Also, in the absence of the shift supervisor, the Class I operator will take responsible charge of the water treatment plant.

Hiring Range: $59,009.60 - $81,140.80, DOQ
Position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Monitors and regulates the transmission and distribution system operations through visual inspection and utilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); maintains SCADA and other records in compliance with state and federal regulations; and submits appropriate management reports.

Conducts sample collection and testing: Collects water samples at prescribed stages and time intervals in the treatment process; conducts and assists certain supervision of various laboratory analyses, such as pH, turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, color, taste, odors, chlorine residual, jar tests, ammonia residual, and other lab tests to ensure proper plant function; interprets results, operation factors, and mathematical calculations to determine certain rate changes as required; and makes proper adjustments to equipment and chemicals.

Regulates and supervises (in absence of shift supervisor) the proper feed rate of water treatment chemicals through feed pumps.

Reads, interprets, and records information observed and obtained from lab tests, meters, gauges, and other instruments during shift operations.

Submits a variety of reports, including those alerting maintenance personnel to potential failures in critical plant function.

Performs other related duties as required.

Associate’s degree plus three years of experience in water plant operations and/or service; or any equivalent * combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain:

Valid Virginia driver's license

Class 1 VA Waterworks Operator license

* As mandated in Section 18VAC160-30-110 of the Administrative Code of Virginia , a combination of equivalent experience may also include Bachelor's Degree plus two years experience in water plant operations and/or service, or high school diploma/equivalent plus four years experience in water plant operations and/or service.

May be required to obtain additional certifications.

The schedule for this position may vary from either a 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shift either Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday.