Treatment Plant Operator I - Surface Water - City of Pearland, TX

Under general supervision of a SWTP Operator II, this position is responsible for daily inspection, operation, and monitoring of the raw water intake, coagulant feed systems, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, sludge system, filtration and disinfection processes. Performs technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility including routine preventative maintenance of all equipment. Maintains plant grounds and buildings including cleaning plant process areas.

A SWTP Operator I may reasonably expect to progress to SWTP Operator II with training, experience, and continued demonstration of satisfactory job performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment expected of the position.

Essential Functions:

Participates in routine water quality analysis for each stage of the treatment process and accurately records data on standard forms. Under supervision, performs laboratory testing which includes but not limited to turbidity, chlorine residual, pH, and alkalinity.

Operates mechanical equipment including pumps and motors, chemical feed pumps and systems, air compressors, belt press, and valves; operates hand and power tools. Assists mechanics in repairs.

Operates chlorination equipment; performs maintenance on chlorine system including chemical piping system; participates in calibration of chemical feed equipment. Changes chlorine containers when necessary.

Assists with the starting and stopping of plant operations.

Maintains operational logs and records.

Performs daily rounds as assigned by the PCS or SWTP Operator II.

Monitors and interprets instrumentation and control systems, evaluates data, and responds to routine alarm conditions to make necessary routine process or equipment adjustments based on written and verbal guidelines.

Monitors filter performance and performs routine backwashing, clean-in-place, integrity tests and replaces membrane cartridges when necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties:

Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.

Comprehension of the principles and processes of water testing and treatment.

Knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment, materials and supplies used in the operation of a water treatment plant.

Capacity to diagnose equipment failures and take appropriate corrective action.

Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.

Perform laboratory tests and follow QA/QC protocols.

Capability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

Performs related work as assigned.