Water Plant Operator II (Vacancy)

Under direction, is responsible for overseeing the operations of a water treatment/processing facility on an assigned shift; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing of water; verifies the

SCADA system is working correctly and that the data is accurate through testing and inspection rounds of the water treatment plant;

Collects and analyzes water samples on and off plant grounds and makes observations from various locations throughout the treatment process to determine water treatment process changes;

Conducts and evaluates laboratory analytical results and adjusts chemical dosages and processes as needed to meet regulatory and division requirements;

Conducts required laboratory equipment maintenance, periodic laboratory standardizations, and laboratory equipment calibrations to obtain and maintain OEPA full lab certification specific to assigned water treatment facility;

Monitors and maintains chemical inventories; ensures delivery, unloading, and storage of chemicals follows established protocol;

Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings and data such as chemical levels, flow rates, and laboratory analyses;

Works around or with hazardous chemicals and responds to emergencies affecting the plant such as chemical spills and/or leaks, electrical outages, flooding and other adverse weather conditions;

Develops standard operating and safety procedures; provides training to employees on equipment modifications, work procedures, and safety procedures;

Develops automated and manual equipment operating sequences and failure recovery modes for plant equipment and systems;

Develops and installs programs for programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units to operate plant equipment, systems, and processes; develops and maintains database elements required to control equipment, systems, and processes via SCADA systems;

Maintains an intimate working knowledge of plant equipment, system, process, and SCADA failure modes to ensure proper plant operation when abnormal situations occur;

Prepares maintenance repair requests; performs minor equipment maintenance including lubrication and minor adjustments;

Coordinates work activities with other facilities, plants, and plant sections;

May supervise plant employees on an assigned shift.

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class II or higher Water Supply Operator
certificate for water treatment works.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Full Laboratory Certificate with full
laboratory approval specifically for the assigned water treatment facility by the completion of the probationary period.