We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Plant Operator to join our team. Appointed at the discretion of the General Manager under direction of the Operations and Maintenance Manager, the Chief Plant Operator operates, repairs and maintains the District’s water and wastewater treatment facilities, including water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities, reads and interprets charts and meter readings for analyzing the efficiency of plant operations, maintains chemical inventory, and performs other related work as required. Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for regulatory agencies.
Essential Duties:
- Operates and maintains a variety of automatic and manually controlled equipment, motors, and pumps used in the treatment and disinfection of water and wastewater.
- Regulates and controls the amount of chemicals used to maintain specified water and wastewater treatment requirements.
- Takes samples, performs standardized quality control tests, and adjusts chemical feeders and other plant equipment according to results.
- Produce work related reports and making presentations to District staff and Board of Directors.
- Participate in local and regional organizations meetings, trainings and prepare written reports.
- Participate on District Ad-Hoc/Standing Committees.
- Assist with the preparation and updating of annual reports.
- Reads, interprets, and records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, water pressure, biological activity, etc.
- Makes regular assessments of water flow, turbidity, pressure, chemical use, residuals, and other pertinent data to maintain proper plant operating conditions.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on plant facilities and equipment.
- Supervision and training of WWWTO I/II/III staff members.
- Observes pumping equipment and troubleshoots and identifies possible problems and operating difficulties.
- Changes recording charts as required.
- Maintains logs, records, and data systems for required plant reports. Performs general maintenance on facilities and grounds.
- Assist in maintaining District SCADA system and record keeping.
- Inputs data into computer to develop database for generating plant operations reports.
- Operates a District vehicle, driving to pumping stations and other facilities for inspection and maintenance work.
- Practices and ensures adherence to District and OSHA plant safety procedures.
Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must possess a valid Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health. Must possess a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator III Certificate issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board.
- Must possess a Grade III Distribution Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District to operate District vehicles.
- Must Obtain CPR and First Aid Training Certification annually.
- Must Obtain Trenching and shoring competent person training annually.
- Must obtain Confined Space Entry training annually.
- Must obtain and maintain Traffic Control certification training within 12 months of assignment.
Join our team as a Chief Plant Operator and contribute to the efficient operation of our treatment facility. For full job description or if you are interested in applying, visit the District's website at www.gcsd.org.
