Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)

Columbus Partnership; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is seeking a qualified water treatment operator for the Parsons Ave. Water Plant. The role requires operating SCADA, analyzing samples, adjusting chemical dosages, and maintaining OEPA certification.

The position requires EPA certifications, a valid driver's license, and the ability to respond to emergencies and maintain accurate logs. Training and shift work on nights from Wednesday to Saturday are included.

Qualifications

• EPA Class II Water Supply Operator certificate required.
• EPA Full Laboratory Certificate for the assigned water treatment facility required by probationary period.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates SCADA to control and monitor water treatment processes and verify data accuracy.
• Collects and analyzes water samples to inform treatment changes.
• Evaluates laboratory results and adjusts chemical dosages to meet standards.
• Maintains laboratory equipment, standards, and certifications to OEPA requirements.
• Monitors chemical inventories and ensures proper delivery, unloading, and storage.
• Maintains records of shift operations and data readings.
• Responds to emergencies such as chemical spills, outages, or severe weather.
• Develops and trains staff on operating procedures and safety practices.
• Develops PLC/RTU programs and databases to control equipment and processes.
• Keeps knowledge of plant equipment and SCADA failure modes to ensure operations during abnormal conditions.
• Prepares maintenance requests and performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates activities with other facilities and may supervise shift staff.

Education

EPA State of Ohio Class II Water Supply Operator certificate

EPA State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Under direction, is responsible for overseeing the operations of a water treatment/processing facility on an assigned shift; performs related duties as required.

This position will be located at Parsons Ave. Water Plant.

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday 11:00pm - 9:00am

Training schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Responsibilities

• Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing of water; verifies the SCADA system is working correctly and that the data is accurate through testing and inspection rounds of the water treatment plant;
• Collects and analyzes water samples on and off plant grounds and makes observations from various locations throughout the treatment process to determine water treatment process changes;
• Conducts and evaluates laboratory analytical results and adjusts chemical dosages and processes as needed to meet regulatory and division requirements;
• Conducts required laboratory equipment maintenance, periodic laboratory standardizations, and laboratory equipment calibrations to obtain and maintain OEPA full lab certification specific to assigned water treatment facility;
• Monitors and maintains chemical inventories; ensures delivery, unloading, and storage of chemicals follows established protocol;
• Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings and data such as chemical levels, flow rates, and laboratory analyses;
• Works around or with hazardous chemicals and responds to emergencies affecting the plant such as chemical spills and/or leaks, electrical outages, flooding and other adverse weather conditions;
• Develops standard operating and safety procedures; provides training to employees on equipment modifications, work procedures, and safety procedures;
• Develops automated and manual equipment operating sequences and failure recovery modes for plant equipment and systems;
• Develops and installs programs for programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units to operate plant equipment, systems, and processes; develops and maintains database elements required to control equipment, systems, and processes via SCADA systems;
• Maintains an intimate working knowledge of plant equipment, system, process, and SCADA failure modes to ensure proper plant operation when abnormal situations occur;
• Prepares maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and minor adjustments;
• Coordinates work activities with other facilities, plants, and plant sections;
• May supervise plant employees on an assigned shift.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by the completion of the probationary period.

Recruitment #: 26-3882-V6

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Contact

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer