Chief Plant Operator - Drinking Water Treatment - Charlotte County, FL

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly responsible technical and supervisory work planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of a water treatment facility. Supervises and trains plant operators, unskilled, and semi-skilled workers engaged in the efficient operation and minor maintenance of plant equipment. Work requires the exercise of considerable technical knowledge and the use of independent judgment in the safe and efficient management and operation of treatment plants. Work also requires the exercise of considerable independent discretion in plant operation procedures within established technical standards and departmental rules and regulations. The current opening requires a Florida Water Class "A or B" Operator License of Drinking Water Treatment.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and manages the operation of treatment facilities and injection wells. 
• Supervises and trains operators in the inspection, adjustment, minor repair, and cleaning of treatment plant equipment such as chlorinators, chemical feeders, pumps, valves, and related equipment. 
• Organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; maintains technical and industry standards; coordinates activities and allocates personnel; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; and provides direction, training, and technical expertise to assigned staff. 
• Monitors the status of plant operations and distribution systems; detects abnormalities in flows, pressures, chemical feeds, levels and water quality; adjusts feed, flow levels, and chemicals as needed. 
• Ensures all work activities and plant operations are in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, safety rules, laws, regulations, and water quality standards. 
• Participates in the planning of plant systems improvements and expansions; evaluates current and future needs; prioritizes improvements and expansions; and makes recommendations.  
• Maintains and repairs plant equipment and systems; supervises the performance of and performs preventative and corrective maintenance; and creates work orders. 
• Maintains records; conducts research; compiles data; and prepares and submits operational and regulatory reports. 
• Maintains inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies; orders parts and supplies for repairs; and recommends alterations to the plant machinery. 
• Participates in the development and administration of budget for assigned plant; provides specific and pertinent information to assist in budget preparation; and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. 
• May manage maintenance program software. 
• Assists in the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, safety, and appraisal of assigned employees. 
• Reviews permits to ensure that all sampling, testing and inspections are completed according to schedule. 

Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.