What are the responsibilities and job description for the WWTP Chief Operator position at Union County?
JOB
The Wastewater Chief Treatment Plant Operator, under general supervision, assumes responsibility for an assigned shift at a wastewater treatment plant and assists the plant supervisor with managing, monitoring, and operating the plant. This is accomplished by ensuring the treatment processes function properly and that the plant meets permit requirements; assisting with semi-annual and annual performance evaluations; assisting with the implementation of directives for staff and operations; and providing direction in the daily operation of the treatment plant. Other duties include managing the ISO program; scheduling instrumentation calibrations of plant processes; being a member of the safety team; training operators; serving on interview teams for operator positions; evaluating/completing employees’ PRD’s; assisting with procurement and/or budget preparation; and serving as back-up “Operator in Responsible Charge.”
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manages operations staff by both working with and assigning tasks to the plant staff; troubleshooting problems and escalating solutions to the ORC or maintenance; ordering supplies, chemicals, and tools; performing light mechanical repairs; coordinating with contractors, construction workers, and vendors to keep plant running; monitoring instruments and other equipment to analyze plant conditions; maintaining plant records and documents; serving as back-up to the ORC; and filling in for sick or vacationing operators; and serving as supervisor in the absence of the Plant Supervisor. Plans monthly sampling schedule by coordinating with the Lab and System Protection for special sampling; ordering bottles weekly; coordinating with plant staff to change tubing and switch carboys; arranging bottles, preservatives, and paperwork for sampling on a daily basis; collecting, bottling, and transporting daily samples to the Lab; maintaining filing and paperwork related to the sampling process; and serving on Department Teams to discuss plant sampling plans related the process issues at the plant. Coordinates with maintenance by managing work orders and assigning priority; tracking work orders; attending monthly Ops/Maintenance meetings; reassigning work order priority as needed; coordinating equipment rotation; identifying equipment to be isolated for maintenance work; ensuring all equipment/valves areas back in correct position once maintenance work is completed. Manages safety program by maintaining MSDS sheets; posting safety signage; providing protective equipment to operators; monitoring plant for safe and unsafe conditions; conducting safety training; completing contractor safety checklists and other safety permits as required; and representing the plant at Safety Committee meetings. Performs administrative functions by ensuring daily processes and plant operations forms are completed and entered into WIMS; assisting the ORC in managing ICP and storm water program requirements; ensuring all monitoring, housekeeping, and inspections are up to date; coordinating monthly staff meetings with ORC; maintaining communication with operators; managing monthly equipment rotations and out of service equipment; ordering plant chemicals and fuel; and managing the TIER II reports and other assigned reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including computers, calculators, radios, typewriters, compactors, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
The Wastewater Chief Treatment Plant Operator, under general supervision, assumes responsibility for an assigned shift at a wastewater treatment plant and assists the plant supervisor with managing, monitoring, and operating the plant. This is accomplished by ensuring the treatment processes function properly and that the plant meets permit requirements; assisting with semi-annual and annual performance evaluations; assisting with the implementation of directives for staff and operations; and providing direction in the daily operation of the treatment plant. Other duties include managing the ISO program; scheduling instrumentation calibrations of plant processes; being a member of the safety team; training operators; serving on interview teams for operator positions; evaluating/completing employees’ PRD’s; assisting with procurement and/or budget preparation; and serving as back-up “Operator in Responsible Charge.”
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manages operations staff by both working with and assigning tasks to the plant staff; troubleshooting problems and escalating solutions to the ORC or maintenance; ordering supplies, chemicals, and tools; performing light mechanical repairs; coordinating with contractors, construction workers, and vendors to keep plant running; monitoring instruments and other equipment to analyze plant conditions; maintaining plant records and documents; serving as back-up to the ORC; and filling in for sick or vacationing operators; and serving as supervisor in the absence of the Plant Supervisor. Plans monthly sampling schedule by coordinating with the Lab and System Protection for special sampling; ordering bottles weekly; coordinating with plant staff to change tubing and switch carboys; arranging bottles, preservatives, and paperwork for sampling on a daily basis; collecting, bottling, and transporting daily samples to the Lab; maintaining filing and paperwork related to the sampling process; and serving on Department Teams to discuss plant sampling plans related the process issues at the plant. Coordinates with maintenance by managing work orders and assigning priority; tracking work orders; attending monthly Ops/Maintenance meetings; reassigning work order priority as needed; coordinating equipment rotation; identifying equipment to be isolated for maintenance work; ensuring all equipment/valves areas back in correct position once maintenance work is completed. Manages safety program by maintaining MSDS sheets; posting safety signage; providing protective equipment to operators; monitoring plant for safe and unsafe conditions; conducting safety training; completing contractor safety checklists and other safety permits as required; and representing the plant at Safety Committee meetings. Performs administrative functions by ensuring daily processes and plant operations forms are completed and entered into WIMS; assisting the ORC in managing ICP and storm water program requirements; ensuring all monitoring, housekeeping, and inspections are up to date; coordinating monthly staff meetings with ORC; maintaining communication with operators; managing monthly equipment rotations and out of service equipment; ordering plant chemicals and fuel; and managing the TIER II reports and other assigned reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including computers, calculators, radios, typewriters, compactors, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work. WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
