Chief Plant Operator

Department:  Water Treatment Plant

Reporting Relationship: Works under the supervision of and reports to the Water Plant Superintendent.

Position Description:

Under general directions, manages the operations of two (2) water treatment plants. Assisting the water treatment plant superintendent in preparing and coordinating departmental work schedules. Preparing reports as needed on operation and maintenance activities. Preparing requisitions on purchase of equipment and plant chemicals. Resolving complaints concerning water quality. Running required water quality testing and supervising shift operations.  Coordinates the facility maintenance with Plant Superintendent and maintenance personnel.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training, education and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed. 

A high school diploma or equal education. Possession of a State of Ohio Class II Water (or higher) Treatment Operator’s License within one (1) year of appointment to the position. Five (5) years of experience in water treatment operation, and/or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of the water treatment process, operation, and maintenance.        

Possession of a valid “State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License”. An ability to be on-call after regular business hours; an ability to communicate with the public; an ability to work in adverse weather conditions and an ability to maintain self-control under adverse circumstances. Must possess the ability to move heavy objects (100 lbs. or more) in and around the plant and facilities.

May be required to possess a State of Ohio class III Water Supply license if our facility is reclassified by the OEPA.

Summary of Essential Functions

Including but not limited to the following;

·         Assists in managing and directing water treatment plant operations.

·         Ensures Company Policies are implemented and enforced.

·         Conducts periodic inspections of the water treatment plant and outbuildings, including well field, storage tanks, booster pump stations, solenoid control valves, flushing devices and general grounds.

·         Oversees and maintains the treatment plant and distribution system via SCADA while on duty.

·         Oversees and maintains the emergency standby generation system while on duty.

·         Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, safety programs and practices and ensures that procedures are followed.

·         Reviews records and charts generated and prepared by treatment plant personnel.

·         Prepares data on the treatment plant shift operation.

·         Addresses difficult complaints that are water related.

·         Defines problems and collects data, establishes facts and draws.

conclusions for recommendations to the water treatment plant Superintendent.

·         Knowledgeable of Ohio EPA Rules & Regulations, Ohio Health Dept. Rules & Regulations and any other rules and regulations applicable to the operation of a water treatment plant; rendering accurate reports as required.

·         An ability to be on call after regular business hours.