Water Reclamation Plant Operator (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water & Power's Division of Water Reclamation seeks a full-time operator to manage water reclamation treatment and biosolids processes. The role involves monitoring SCADA, adjusting equipment, logging readings, collecting samples, and performing basic maintenance.

You will train junior operators and ensure compliance with EPA requirements, including obtaining appropriate wastewater operator certification in Ohio. Questions to Elizabeth Hopkins at the listed contact details.

Qualifications

• EPA Ohio Wastewater Operator certificate (Class I–IV) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must obtain Ohio EPA certificate at time of minimum qualifications review or reciprocity from another state accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate SCADA to monitor reclaimed water and biosolids processing.
• Adjust pumps, motors and valves to control flow.
• Record meter readings and maintain logs.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform field tests.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Train less experienced operators.

Skills

SCADA operation

Record keeping

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for operating water reclamation treatment and biosolids processing and disposal equipment at a water reclamation plant; performs related duties as required.

Location: Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant.

Schedule: RUNAROUND SHIFT: Tuesday/Wednesday: 10:45pm-6:45am; Thursday/Friday: 2:45pm-10:45pm; Saturday: 6:45am-2:45pm.

(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 monitor the flow and processing of reclaimed water, biosolids, and effluent;
• Monitors water reclamation treatment and biosolids processing equipment such as pumps, motors, air compressors, blowers, thickeners, valves, and gates;
• Monitors control panels and computer terminals; makes adjustments or changes manually or by remote control to regulate flow of reclaimed water;
• Observes variations in operating conditions; logs and interprets readings from computer, meters, gauges, charts, and instruments; observes and reports variations in visual appearance, sounds, or smells;
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control the flow and processing of reclaimed water via computer or operator interface terminals;
• Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings;
• Monitors and controls the application and supply of chemicals, dissolved oxygen, or other materials to the treatment and processing of sewage and biosolids;
• Collects sewage samples using dipper or bottle; checks autosamplers for proper operational requirements;
• Communicates with others performing operations and/or maintenance tasks via phone or two-way radio;
• Prepares maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and light painting;
• Operates an incinerator by performing inspections and operational tasks as necessary to maintain burner control;
• Cleans work area including stairs, equipment, floors, and conveyor belts; picks up trash;
• Trains less experienced operators in functions of specific operational area;
• Performs field tests such as ammonia concentration-level assessment, percent total solids, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other related tests;
• May use hand tools and grease guns in the performance of some job duties.

• Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Operator certificate for wastewater treatment works.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTE

Applicants currently holding an equivalent operator certification in another state and who are eligible to obtain reciprocity from the Ohio EPA will be considered by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. Successful attainment of the appropriate Ohio EPA operator certificate is required at the time of a Minimum Qualifications review.

Recruitment #: 26-3873-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E: [e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer