Chief Water Plant Operator Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Chief Water Plant Operator 
Salary $67,099.51

• $90,953.

01 Annually Location Johnston County Public Utilities, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 02393 Department Public Utilities Division Water Treatment Opening Date 04/16/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Description The mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable, and friendly services of water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water, stormwater management. We are actively hiring for a Full-time Chief Water Plant Operator. This position is generally a Day Shift position (8am-5pm, Monday

• Friday).

This position requires on-call shifts, emergency call-back hours and may require working 12 hour shifts occasionally. The Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator has the opportunity to supervise and work with modern treatment plant technology, collaborate with a skilled team of professions and play a crucial role in protecting public health. The Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for supervisory work, skilled work and intermediate technical work in the daily operation of the County’s Timothy G. Broome Water Treatment Plant, currently rated at 14.0 MGD with upgrades underway to treatment 18.0 MGD. The Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator must exercise independent judgement for routine and non-routine supervision and operation of the surface water plant for production and distribution of drinking water that meets or exceeds the parameters of regulatory agencies, following established plant operational procedures. A Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator controls high-tech equipment, such as control pumps, valves, and computers that move the water through the numerous treatment processes. Operators are responsible for testing the water at various stages of treatment; interpreting and adjusting meters and gauges; and performing laboratory analysis. Principle areas of work include Raw Water Supply, Process Control, Laboratory and Quality Control, Distribution Supply, and Facility Operations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and Assistant Utility Director

• Treatment.

The employee is subject to hazards associated with treatment plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Treatment Plant Supervisor and reviewed by observation, conference, and reviewing records for adherence to operations standards, instructions, and safety practices, and to effectiveness of the plant staff. This position is open until filled. Duties and Responsibilities Raw Water Supply

• Oversees, directs and monitors raw water intake pumping into on-site storage reservoirs and transfer pumping for raw water flow into the treatment plant
  Responsible for monitoring and directing pump changes and valve operations
  Oversees and assists with monitoring various equipment, facilities, and processes by use of the plant supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
  Collects water samples from designated points
  Performs other tasks as required
  Process Control•Oversees and monitors all equipment necessary to regulate the flow of water through treatment plant processes
  Observes pumps, motors, filters, mixers, chemical feeds and other equipment
  Directs, monitors and documents pump changes and valve operations
  Reviews and maintains a log of plant operations
  Routinely records metering information, gauges and indicators; Investigates and reports unusual plant operating conditions
  Assists with daily chemical inventory and completes daily usage report
  Reviews and computes chemical dosages and adjusts chemical feeders for various plant processes
  Oversees, reviews and completes daily monitoring reports
  Transfers chemical to day tanks to maintain proper level
  Backwashes filters and completes run records
  Assists in safe unloading of various chemical deliveries
  Laboratory and Quality Control•Conducts physical and chemical tests in a laboratory
  Monitors turbidity display; enters data from lab tests into computer
  Documents any control changes directed
  Assist with monitoring pump changes and valve operations
  Performs other tasks as required
  Distribution Supply•Monitors and adjusts water supply pumped into the distribution system
  Assists with monitoring tank levels and adjusting pump changes through SCADA within the distribution system
  Perform other tasks as required
  Facility Operations and Maintenance•Oversees, and maintains the plant and operating equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition
  Directs and makes equipment adjustments, lubrications and minor repairs
  Performs regular security checks at water plant after business hours
  Oversees and performs routine housekeeping duties inside and outside the plant
  Participates in painting, lawn maintenance and other plant maintenance projects
  Performs other tasks as required
  Learns and receives training in advanced operational and technological developments in the water industry, as well as other training, including safety and environmental compliance
  Works with hazardous chemicals relating to water treatment
  Receives training and responds to hazardous chemical spill events and District facilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic knowledge of chemistry, math and physics
  Working knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in water treatment
  Working knowledge of safety rules, codes, and regulations pertaining to the work
  Working knowledge of the methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other hazardous chemicals
  Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles, standardized water quality tests, routine facility and equipment maintenance and cleaning methods
  Skill in operating water treatment, including automatic control devices and use of computer for data base management
  Skill in performing minor maintenance and making operating adjustments to water treatment
  Skill in operating plant equipment without immediate or detailed supervision
  Ability to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action
  Ability to accurately read and record data from gauges and meter
  Ability to read and interpret plant piping and distribution diagrams
  Ability to perform standardized water quality tests and adjust plant equipment accordingly
  Ability to compile, evaluate and analyze operational data and information and take or recommend, appropriate actions
  Ability to learn advanced processes and control techniques, and complex analysis of water quality
  Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively
  Ability to supervise multiple employees Desired Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Graduation from a community college with a degree in chemistry or biology Possession of Grade A Surface Water Operator certification by the State of North Carolina
  Possession of Grade 1 Physical / Chemical Wastewater Operator certification by the State of North Carolina
  Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant.

Possession of a

North Carolina Class C Drivers License NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned. If the position requires a degree, you will be required to furnish original transcripts within 30 days of hire date.
We may require a background check that may include criminal, motor vehicle, sexual offender registry, pre-employment drug screening or others based on job requirements.
Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.
Employer
Johnston County
Department
Public Utilities
Address
309 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, 27577