JOB
The Water Plant Operator Trainee position is an entry level position. Individuals in this position are expected to make progress toward becoming a Certified Water Plant Operator, with advancement to the Water Plant Operator C classification within a reasonable time. Under general supervision of a Lead Operator and/or other certified Water Plant Operator, Water Plant Operator Trainees perform skilled work in the 24-hour operation of an interlinked, tri-county network of water treatment plant, pipeline and pumping station infrastructure. After an instruction and orientation period, the quality and speed of work on routine duties should steadily become comparable to that of a certified operator. Work may include making adjustments to machinery, equipment and related control apparatus in accordance with established procedural guidelines, recognized best practices and industry standards. The position requires substantial written, oral, computer and analytical skills. Performance is monitored through periodic conferences, reports, training and administrative review process. Water Production Roles: Serves as a support to staff in: Implementing methods for improving the Agency in support of the mission, vision and values.Technical, Engineering, and regional Operations & Maintenance Teams.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Participates in training on the fundamentals of proper water treatment by participating in a wide variety of on-the-job tasks as well as through classes, correspondence courses and general reading.Assists in the inspection of water plant and well field, equipment and machinery to determine that all machinery is operating properly.Assists in the monitoring of meters, LED screens, pumps, plant machinery and facilities.Assists in making routine adjustments to treatment processes or controls in conformance with all rules, regulations, facility standard operating procedures and work instructions.Assists in the collection of water quality samples at various points in the system.Assists in conducting limited laboratory analysis to determine effectiveness of treatment and records results.Assists in the preparation of routine reports and maintains records according to established standards and procedures.Assists in performing routine maintenance on vehicles, buildings and grounds. Maintains responsibility for personal work safety. Assists in the maintenance and repair of pumps, meters, on-line water quality analyzers and related equipment.Focus on learning to make system treatment performance observations and operational changes through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) console infrastructure.Informs the Lead Operator or certified operator of any needs for non-routine adjustments and/or malfunctioning equipment.Participates in the on-the-job cross-training program.Completes work in support of meeting department key performance indicators and measures.Observes safety policies and procedures in accordance with the Agency’s Safety Program.May be required to work a flexible schedule including night, weekend and holiday hours to help complete assigned duties and shifts.May be required to respond to after-hour, off-duty call outs, working in conjunction with a certified operator, to mitigate staffing shortages or other emergency events.Performs related work as directed.Disaster Service Worker: Employees of Tampa Bay Water are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities that promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property, either at the Agency or within the local or their own community.
