Water Treatment Operator I: Entry-Level Plant Operations

City of Maypearl; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking an entry-level water treatment operator to assist with operating and monitoring the water treatment plant and storage facilities. The role requires working with SCADA, performing laboratory duties, collecting samples, and maintaining shift logs in a 24/7 facility.

You will work under supervision, gain regulatory experience, and participate in safety trainings. Flexibility for weekends/holidays is needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of water treatment processes and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate SCADA controls and monitor treatment process.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests and maintain records.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and monitoring water treatment and storage facilities.
• Utilize SCADA to adjust treatment processes.
• Perform laboratory duties and sample analyses.
• Maintain daily logs and shift reports.
• Attend trainings and complete certifications.
• Follow safety guidelines and prepare for inspections.
• Operate heavy equipment for facility maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks.

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Basic laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Summary

Assists with operating, monitoring, controlling, testing, and troubleshooting water supply, treatment plant, distribution system and storage facilities. Work under the direct supervision of a licensed operator. Must be available to work flexible hours at 24-hour facility to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Begins developing the basic knowledge and skills for the essential operations of the water treatment plant and facilities, including both conventional and membrane treatment, in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Uses Supervisory Controller & Data Acquisition (SCADA) to assist with operating/monitoring treatment process, adjusts chemicals and treatment equipment in accordance with regulatory permits
• Performs laboratory duties, maintains instruments, monitors quality control, collects samples, conducts analyses, and prepares samples for transport
• Enters sample analysis into daily log and ensures accuracy of all shift records/reports on their shift
• Meets daily with supervisor and reports performance of the entire system
• Assists with TCEQ inspections, construction and maintenance projects
• Works in confined space and works around hazardous chemicals
• Operates heavy equipment for facility maintenance including lift and boom trucks
• Assists with sludge removal, transferring and disposal
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and tanks; cleans and services all areas throughout the plant
• Calibrates and performs maintenance on mechanical, analytical, instrumentation and telemetry equipment
• Develops the knowledge and ability to solve problems under normal and stressful conditions.
• Attends TWUA monthly trainings
• Maintains certification and completes continuing educations training courses
• Follows the city policies, procedures and safety guidelines pertaining to the work area and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class “D” Water Licensing from TCEQ obtained within 6mo of employment