Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)

Columbus; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power is seeking a full-time Operator II to supervise, operate, and staff the Dublin Road Water Plant on an assigned shift.

You will analyze laboratory results, adjust chemical dosages, and monitor SCADA to ensure regulatory compliance and safe water delivery. The role includes maintenance, safety training, and potential supervision of plant staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain EPA Class II Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works.
• Must possess EPA Full Laboratory Certificate with full laboratory approval for the facility.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate a water plant and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Dublin Road Water Plant SCADA system and equipment.
• Collect and analyze water samples; adjust chemical dosages as required.
• Maintain records of operations, calibration, and lab analyses.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

SCADA operation

Safety training

Shift supervision

Education

EPA Class II Water Supply Operator certificate

EPA Full Laboratory Certificate

Driver's license

Tools

SCADA software

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Remote Terminal Units (RTU)

Job description

This full-time position within the Division of Water will supervise, operate and staff the Dublin Road Water Plant processing and pumping facility on an assigned shift. Under direction, it will conduct and evaluate laboratory analytical results and adjust chemical dosages and processes to meet regulatory and division requirements, operate a computerized SCADA system to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing of water, and respond to emergencies affecting the Plant, such as chemical spills and/or leaks, electrical outages, flooding, and other adverse weather conditions. By collecting and analyzing water samples on and off Plant grounds, Operator II will make observations from various locations throughout the treatment process to determine water treatment process changes. Performs related duties as required.

Training Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:25 am-3:25 pm, off Saturday and Sunday.

Permanent Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 3:25 pm-11:25 pm, off Sunday and Monday.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• 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.

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-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

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