O&M Technician

Description

• Answers incoming phone calls.
• Performs routine laboratory tests, performs moderately complex mathematical calculations, to determine rates of chemical addition and relate adjustments for process control, for treatment process. Examples of tests include chlorine residual, turbidity, particle size, Fluoride, conductivity, pH and temperature and coagulant doses.
• Operates, monitors and controls engines and generators to provide emergency power during electrical power failures.
• Performs minor maintenance to chemical analyzers and feed systems.
• Performs routine maintenance on water treatment and pumping equipment and facilities.
• Receives, tests and unloads bulk chemical deliveries including stacking, mixing chemical solutions, adds chemicals to feed equipment and maintains proper chemical feed rates to ensure plant performance.
• Operates and maintains SCADA systems.
• Makes periodic rounds through and around the treatment and pumping facilities to inspect equipment and to check and record readings from various charts, meters, gauges and indicators.
• Enters data into computerized spread sheets.
• Operates chemical feed equipment, electric and hydraulic motors and any other equipment necessary for the treatment process.
• Uses instrumentation and computer systems to collect and interpret water quality results.
• Operates low- and high-pressure pumps, well pumps, motor operated and manually operated valves and other water supply and pumping equipment.
• Maintains logs and records of charts, meter and gauge readings, chemical feed settings, laboratory test results, plant operation, and other activities and data; prepares summary reports of operations.
• Inspects and regulates the flow of water through the treatment process and pumping facilities in accordance with changing rates of usage changing quality of the water, and established policies and procedures.
• Operate all unit processes within the treatment plant.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, sanitary and professional appearance of the treatment and system supply facilities including buildings and grounds.

Requirements

• The Water Treatment Plant Operator requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• The Operator must have the ability to read, understand and execute written and oral instructions in the English language.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• The Water Treatment Operator requires the ability to take accurate readings to perform moderately complex laboratory tests, to make complex mathematical calculations, to keep accurate records, and to perform routine clerical duties.
• Valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III preferred.
• A college education is desired and may be required for proper Operator Certification.
• The Operator requires the ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• The Water Treatment Operator requires knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and safety requirements used in water treatment and pumping operations; knowledge and skill in the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and instrumentation used in modern water treatment and pumping facilities; and knowledge of the functions and maintenance requirements of water filtration, treatment and pumping equipment.
• Requires valid and current Water Treatment Plant Operator grade II certification as issued by the State of Rhode Island upon date of hire or a transferable license from another State that is acceptable to the RI certification board.
• Including but not limited to fumes or air borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• The Water Treatment Operator requires the ability to make independent, responsible decisions in response to changing operating conditions and emergencies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance