Water Treatment Operator - NW Water Treatment Plant

Brunswick County; Leland (NC); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brunswick County Public Utility operates the Northwest Water Treatment Plant, a 24 MGD facility undergoing expansion to 48 MGD with reverse osmosis being added. The Water Treatment Operator will manage plant processes, testing, reporting, and distribution systems while ensuring high-quality drinking water for the county.

The role requires a high school diploma with 1–5 years in water/wastewater or related facilities; valid NC/SC driver license; and Grade C or higher certification or ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1–5 years in water/wastewater treatment or industrial facility.
• Associate's degree in natural sciences preferred.
• Valid NC or SC driver license required.
• Certification: Grade C or higher Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator (NC) or ability to obtain within probationary period.

Responsabilités

• Collect water samples and test water.
• Control mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and chemical feed systems.
• Make flow rate and chemical dosing adjustments.
• Assist in preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Respond to public inquiries and concerns.
• Perform janitorial and other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgement

Formation

High school diploma

Associate's degree in natural sciences preferred

Grade C Surface Water Treatment Operator Certification

Description du poste

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Water Treatment Operator to join our Northwest Water Treatment Plant (WTP). Brunswick County's Northwest WTP is a 24 million gallons per day (MGD) drinking water treatment facility located in Northern Brunswick County near Leland. This facility is currently being expanded to 48 MGD and is in the process of adding reverse osmosis as part of the water treatment process. The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for performing highly technical and specialized work related to the Northwest Water Treatment Plant and associated distribution system, with the goal of providing overall high-quality drinking water to Brunswick County. Work involves the operation of water treatment plant processes and related equipment, including:

• Collecting and testing water samples.
• Controlling mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and chemical feed systems associated with the water treatment process.
• Making flow rate changes and chemical dosing changes.
• Assisting in the preparation of a variety of reports and maintaining records related to the water treatment process.
• Answering inquiries and addressing concerns from the public.
• Performing janitorial and other duties as assigned.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement and demonstrate initiative in all phases of work is required. The Water Treatment Operator reports to the Chief Utility Plant Operator.

Career Ladder

Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the water treatment field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Water Treatment Plant Operator certifications are attained. Promotions include a 5% increase in pay when all criteria are met.

• Individuals who do not possess a NC Grade C Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification will be hired at a Trainee level.
• Training and testing fees for water treatment operator certification are paid for by Brunswick County.
• Placement as a Water Treatment Operator I, II, III, or IV based on NC Certification level (Grade C, Grade B, Grade A, etc.) and experience.
• Employees with appropriate certification will be required to serve as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up ORC as necessary.

Shift Schedule

The Northwest Brunswick Water Treatment Plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Plant Operators work 12-hour rotating shifts Monday - Sunday (3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off) with every other weekend off.

• Work schedules vary between 36 and 48 hours per week.
• Shifts at the Northwest Brunswick Water Treatment Plant are 7:30 am – 7:30 pm (Days), and 7:30 pm –7:30 am (Nights).
• Plant Operators will rotate from a day shift schedule to a night shift schedule once every 4 weeks.
• Overtime is paid at time and one half after 40 hours worked in each work week.
• Operators working night shift hours will receive night shift differential pay at a rate of $2.50 per hour.

This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE position under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster.

High school diploma and one (1) to five (5) years of experience in a water/wastewater treatment or industrial facility preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Associate's degree in the field of natural sciences highly preferred.

• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License required.
• Possession of Grade C or higher Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain within the probationary period.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate personal computer, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.