Chief Water Plant Operator Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Chief Water Plant Operator 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Johnston County, NC Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Description T h e mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable, and friendly services of w ater supply, w astewater collection and treatment, r eclaimed water, s tormwater 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

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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.