Pay ranges from approximately $67,000 to $102,000. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location. What You'll Do: - Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations
- Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community
- Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff
- Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations
- Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment
- Inspects elevated tanks' condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors' work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment
- Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action
- Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections
- Prepares safety programs
- Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants
- Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem
- Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations
- Develops and writes specifications for new equipment
- Develops and writes maintenance manuals
- Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports
- Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval
- Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment;
- Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)
- Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees
QualificationsCertificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 24 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid drivers' license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience/license. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills: Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Oranizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility and Time Management.
