Water Plant Operator, Water Production

City of Santa Fe Springs; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Wellness clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria seeks a water production and treatment operator to operate, monitor, and maintain drinking water systems in compliance with regulations. You will work under supervision, with some tasks requiring higher certification, and may be on 24-hour call.

Responsibilities include SCADA operations, data logging, sample collection, and coordination with maintenance teams to ensure reliable water supply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess the State of Louisiana Class IV Water Production and Class IV Water Treatment certifications prior to completion of a seven year apprentice period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and obtain Louisiana D license within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain water production and treatment systems and related equipment.
• Utilize SCADA and instrumentation to regulate processes and adjust chemical dosages as needed.
• Conduct inspections of facilities and report issues to maintenance staff.
• Record operational data and maintain logs and test results.
• Collect water samples and perform chemical analyses.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Data recording

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Louisiana Class IV Water Production certification

Louisiana Class IV Water Treatment certification

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Description

The purpose of this classification is to operate, monitor, and maintain water production and treatment systems and related equipment to provide quality drinking water for public use in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision at the level allowed according to the certification held by the employee and training received; some tasks require direct oversight from Operators with a higher certification. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Examples of Duties

• Utilizes computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and various tools and equipment to monitor, regulate, and control water production and treatment system (wells, pumps, chemical feeders, agitators, etc.) and related equipment: monitors gauges, meters, equipment, and charts to ensure proper plant operations; determines proper dosage of chemicals for water system and administers additional chemicals when required; monitors distribution system and makes adjustments to maintain proper tank levels, water pressure, and overall supply; changes out chemical tanks; and makes adjustments in production operations and SCADA settings as appropriate.
• Conducts visual inspections of facilities, equipment, and well sites to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel.
• Compiles, records, and maintains pertinent operational data in computer and paper logs; makes simple computations on standard forms.
• Installs, maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment; completes work orders to document maintenance activities.
• Collects water samples for chemical analysis and chemical control testing: (e.g. hardness, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, and chlorine content); records all test results; recommends or makes adjustments to operations based on results as appropriate.
• Performs manual and unskilled cleaning/maintenance tasks to support operations and maintain equipment, tools, facilities and grounds around the well sites.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Assists in requisitioning, organizing and maintaining inventory of department equipment, chemicals, parts, and supplies.
• Communicates status of production operations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel; communicates with employees, other departments, service representatives, customers, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, provide assistance or resolve problems.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures through continuing education and professional affiliations; instructs apprentices in the water production and treatment operations and equipment.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in water plant operations preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

High School Diploma or GED. Must maintain a functional telephone and be capable of responding to the site within one (1) hour of being notified. Must possess the State of Louisiana Class IV Water Production and Class IV Water Treatment certifications prior to completion of a seven (7) year apprentice period. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable if you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.