Chlorinator Operator Job Description Sample

General Statement of Duties

Under direct supervision, this employee is responsible for monitoring the proper operation of and controlling the various processes and equipment in a facility (e.g., water/wastewater treatment plant, pumping station). May perform process maintenance tasks to ensure normal, continuous operations. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

High school mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; solving word problems using mathematical equations); high school algebra desirable.

Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.

Skill to:

Operate and maintain plant equipment in a safe manner (including skimming, shoveling, turning large valves, controlling high pressure water hoses, climb ladders, replace shear pins, clean filters, and strainers).

Monitor numerous computer displays and recognize priorities and need for modifications to avoid process upsets that may lead to OEPA or USEPA violations.

Use tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, grease guns, etc.

Use dippers to transfer samples into quart or gallons jars.

Attach and detach discharge hoses, place submersible pumps in underwater tanks, pits, channels, etc.

Operate a personal computer and other standard office equipment.

Open and close valves sized from 1 inch to 72 inches, including some which require overhand or hand-over-hand operation.

Move three cubic yard containers of grit, screening, etc., by level, moving containers on dollies, using overhead raking cranes, etc.

Transport, set up, and use hoses varying in size from ¾ inch garden hoses to 3-inch fire hoses and 8-inch vactor hoses.

Use basic tools to clean debris from pump casings and ball checks.

Wipe and wash equipment and follow assigned cleaning schedule.

Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:

Read gauges, diagrams, charts, and color computer video graphics.

Solve word problems using mathematical equations.

Recognize and respond to process conditions that may lead to process failures or problems.

Read and follow instructions.

Understand plant processes.

Understand chemical and biological treatment characteristics and water/wastewater process control strategies.

Tour plant often in inclement weather, over hard and slippery surfaces, while adhering to safety practices and procedures.

Keep accurate written and computerized records.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors and coworkers.

Remain calm in stressful situations.

Hear and respond to telephone, alarm signals, and unusual noises in the plant.

Work in confined spaces and at heights.

Lift up to 60 lbs.

Wear an air supplied and/or filter respiratory protection device in a manner that provides the required protection against toxic fumes, oxygen deficiency, dust, and/or airborne particles.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Monitors the operation of various processes and equipment to ensure that the process is operating according to specifications and operating manuals.

Operates and make process adjustments using computerized control systems (SCADA).

Provides prescribed maintenance for machinery (pumps, compressors, motors, chemical feed equipment, valves, etc.) and plant facilities to ensure normal, continuous operation of unit processes, related mechanical and control equipment.

Loads and unloads water treatment chemicals.

May mix chemicals to prepare solutions used in chlorine titrations.

Responds to telephone calls and messages and alarm signals for emergencies such as fluid leaks (chemicals, water, etc.), equipment changes and failures, process failures, etc.

Working knowledge of current safety policies, instructions for proper usage, and other procedures and professional practices required for completing job duties.

Identifies unsafe practices and conditions and brings such matters to the attention of the crew leader or supervisor.

Tours the assigned water treatment plant and grounds to check for unusual or faulty operation of pumps, motors, and equipment.

May be required to drive a light truck, van, or car to various plant sites.

May perform laboratory analysis to evaluate treatment process, i.e., chlorine residual.

Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

Climb and descend ladders up to 25 feet.

Required Education and Experience

THE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

Each applicant must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED (General Education Development) test and have either a Class 1 Operator-in Training designation or a Class 1 Operator Certification. CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED.

OR

Each applicant must have forty-eight credit hours of college level course work, of which twenty-four must be in the areas of math, physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, water or wastewater technology, or related field. One year of experience working in the field of water treatment may substitute for 24 hours of course credit. TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Driver's License.

May be required to work irregular and/or rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Positions within the Department of Water: Must have or obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Water Certification (or Operator-In-Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during 12 month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Water Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.

Positions within the Department of Sewers: Must have or obtain an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Certification (or Operator-In-Training designation) and have satisfactory work performance during 12 month probationary period in order to pass probation. A Plant Operator 1 possessing the required Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Certification and one year satisfactory performance as a Plant Operator 1 will be promoted without exam to Plant Operator 2.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Background Investigation: A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.

U.S. Citizenship: All positions with the City of Cincinnati require that each applicant be a citizen of the United States or have a valid permanent resident card at the time of appointment (date of hire).

HR Contact: Amy.Luthanen@cincinnati-oh.gov Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold; exposure to computer screens; work in confined spaces, closely with others, with machinery, on ladders/scaffolds; work around moving objects/vehicles, on slippery or uneven surfaces; work with electrical energy; exposure to vibrations, noise; exposure to dust, silica, etc.; exposure to fumes, smoke, gases; work with toxic chemicals; sewage.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate and heavy lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate all assigned machinery; must be able to operate assigned vehicle; for some positions, must maintain ability to pass annual respirator fit tests as required by OSHA; and have good hearing and vision.

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Position Summary:
Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water treatment systems at the treatment plant, wells and similar work in the water distribution system (pump stations, storage tanks, fire hydrants, etc.). Includes the collection of water samples per state regulations, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with the wastewater collection system on a periodic basis, and participate in water and sewer main and service repairs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operates water system (wells, chemical feed systems, storage tank levels, filters, clear wells, control systems, etc.) to provide compliance with applicable state and Federal regulations. Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control.

• Performs maintenance of the water systems.

• Performs assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required.

• Follows Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions.

• Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules.

• Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software

• Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

• Assists in repairs of water and sewer main and service repairs, with other project staff.

• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Able to read gauges and meters.

• Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.

• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.

• Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.

• Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.

• Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use.

• Experience with excavation equipment.

• Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems are ideal.

• Collect water samples for analysis by state lab.

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.

• Possess a thorough knowledge of well operation and maintenance.

• Specific, but not limited to, knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Education/Experience:

• Three years in operation of water treatment processes, well systems and water distribution system operation and repair.

• The position requires demonstrated experience and possession of a current state water operator license.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Additional trade specific courses preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid, active state driver's license, CDL preferred.

• The incumbent must possess a Grade IV Water Treatment and Distribution Certification, or the ability to obtain after one year of employment.

Work Environment:

• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.

• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted.

• There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of a Supervisor II or Assistant Manager, performs skilled work operating a hydraulic valve operator, documenting valve operation, condition, and operating GPS equipment. The employee locates leaks in water mains and, on either an emergency or a scheduled basis, operates valves to control the flow of water through the water lines. Employee interacts with customers by troubleshooting and/or investigating taste and odor complaints and complaints concerning low pressure and other similar conditions, while maintaining a high level of customer service. Employee chlorinates and flushes new main and keeps accurate manual and computerized records. Employee performs general underground utility related work requiring the use of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment with frequent use of light to heavy automotive equipment and the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and/or equipment assigned to the department. Employee may perform janitorial duties, landscaping restorations, some building maintenance and general underground utility related work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Locates, operates, and maintains pressurized water/wastewater valves.

• Operates light to medium duty trucks and locating equipment.

• Maintains records of work (drawing and measurements) for updating record maps.

• Documents date and time of work; prepares reports.

• Assists Maintenance Worker III, Supervisor II, and other maintenance personnel with utility preventive and construction maintenance projects.

• Installs, repairs, and inspects water/sewer mains, valves, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and related water/wastewater collections infrastructure when not actively operating valves.

• May be required to work a standby rotation or during a declared/undeclared emergency.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Learn the system of transmission and distribution water lines and valves and the methods and procedures required to close water valves on a routine and an emergency basis.

• Read maps (print and GIS) and street guides so as to navigate around the City of Cocoa service area. The use of the common types of mechanical tools used in valve operation and minor maintenance; this includes pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable open-end wrenches, and other related basic tools.

• Basic arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division sufficient to read water meters, compute water volumes and pressures, and to compute distances.

• Take measurements with a measuring tape 50 feet or 100 feet in length.

• The appropriate ways to deal with the public sufficient to present a positive image of the Utilities Department and to successfully communicate with customers from all socio-economic levels.

• Follow safety policies and procedures and applicable agency requirements.

• Read water meters.

• Operate a personal computer and calculator in the performance of assigned duties.

• Drive a small truck, car, or van.

• Speak clearly and concisely in order to communicate effectively in person, mobile phone, and over a two-way radio.

• Follow oral and/or written instructions sufficient to perform assigned work duties.

• Read and understand procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, and street guides of the City of Cocoa and surrounding area.

• Write legible, concise, and accurate reports of work performed during assigned work shift.

• Handle difficult customers and/or situations in a calm manner.

• Skill in various utility maintenance and construction tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED certificate with one (2) years of previous experience working in utility maintenance or related construction; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One (1) year of experience can be replaced by completion of a vocational trade program in any of these areas. Examples of related areas include, but are not limited to, surveying, excavation, road repair, carpentry, heavy equipment operator, building maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance and repair and pipe fitting.

Special Qualifications:

For positions requiring the operation of City vehicles, must possess a valid current Florida driver's license, or be able to acquire one within 45 days of hire.

• WFO (4025): Water Distribution Level III certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

The work is generally very heavy and may require exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, or slippery surfaces.

• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.

• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.

• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.

• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.

• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.

• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects

• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.

• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.

• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.

• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.

Duties Summary Benefits Supplemental Questions

Operates and maintains mechanically, electrically, and hydraulically driven equipment, instruments, controls, and appurtenances at various water systems facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Examples of Duties:

• Operates electrically and mechanically operated water systems equipment, instruments, controls, and appurtenances.

• Analyzes readings on system gauges, recorders, meters, etc.

• Inspects, tests, services, maintains, operates, records, calibrates, and makes minor repairs of all water plant equipment, machinery, controls, water quality instrumentation, and instruments such as pumps, motors, control center, automatic and mechanical valves, chlorinators, treatment and filtration facilities, gauges, indicators, and meters.

• Operates and maintains electrical equipment and controls or combustible power driven engines.

• Operates and maintains telemetering and supervisory controls and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment.

• Repairs and adjusts hydraulically operated valves such as Cla Val.

• Operates valves.

• Monitors the operations of water chlorination stations by testing water for chlorine residual and adjusting the chlorine feed as required; mixes chlorine solution when necessary.

• Checks chlorinator operating pressure and pumps; checks chlorinator to prevent chlorine leaks, and as required, takes appropriate action to repair leaks; cleans and lubricates chlorinating equipment and instruments.

• Transports and changes chlorine cylinders or containers.

• Operates, calibrates, and maintains the routine operations of water treatment and filtration plant equipment used for testing for color, turbidity, odor, taste, pH, and other factors.

• Adjusts the various chemicals necessary to maintain the desired water quality all in accordance to standard water treatment procedures.

• As requested, brings back water samples to the water quality lab or designated areas.

• Feeds chemicals.

• Cleans and disposes sludge.

• Operates high lift equipment.

• Maintains logs of plant operations and records reading of gauges and meters.

• Receives and records calls from the public on service interruptions and other related matters; investigates service complaints; reports abnormal functions or readings; prepares reports.

• Maintains supply of parts, materials, charts, and keeps records of same.

• Does minor piping work including soldering and welding.

• Assists other trades workers in plant operations, repairs, installations, and maintenance.

• May supervise and assign work to others as required.

• May operate a light truck to transport materials and personnel.

• Read meters.

• Performs general maintenance of water plant stations, buildings, structures, equipment, machinery, and grounds.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the eighth grade, and
• two (2) years of electrical and mechanical experience, of which
• one (1) year shall have involved the operation and maintenance of pumping plant, power plant, marine engine room, or related industrial-type equipment, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.

Knowledge of: practices and procedures used in the operation of water plant equipment and instruments; types and functions of machinery and equipment used in a plant; principles and practices of elementary electricity and hydraulics; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Ability to: operate and maintain electrical and mechanical pumping units, auxiliary equipment and distribution system equipment; read meters, charts, and gauges; record readings and prepare and keep operational records; operate computer and peripheral equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; and work with dexterity and safety.

Physical Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

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Who We Are:

Ball Corporation, since its founding in 1880, has evolved and expanded from its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of wood-jacketed tin cans into the global manufacturing leader it is today. From the development of innovative metal packaging to the beverage, food and consumer goods markets to delivering proven instruments, sensors and spacecraft to the aerospace and defense industries, Ball's unmatched expertise and global reach ensure that no matter our customers' mission, we are there to help them achieve it.

Since the aerosol can revolutionized consumer products in the 1940s, Ball has refined and improved the technology to suit today's needs. We recently developed a new metal alloy that reduces the weight of our aluminum aerosol cans by as much as 15%. We also breathed new air into aerosol technology with the introduction of our next generation of tinplate aerosol packaging, which is helping us meet and exceed our customers' growing expectations.

Metal food packaging has set the standard for freshness and preservation for well over a century, and we continue to push boundaries and innovate in this sector. What excites us most is the sustainability advantages that metal packaging provides. It is one of the most environmentally friendly and economical forms of packaging.

With the help of our 18,450 talented employees around the world, Ball will continue to revolutionize our industries, serve our customers, and put the right people, processes and partners in place to help us achieve our vision and create long-term value for all our shareholders.

Ball is a Lean/SixSigma environment.

The Verona plant became part of Ball's metal food & household products packaging division, Americas, in 2010 when Ball acquired Neuman Aluminum. The plant originally opened in 1986 and manufacturers approximately 24,500 metric tons of aluminum discs (slugs) for impact extrusion annually.

The plant is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Within a short drive of the State and Nation's Capital there is plenty to do and see whether it be culture related activities, great dinning or enjoying the mountains, streams and lakes.

Job Duties:

Primary Purpose of Position:

Employee is responsible for banding, racking, and moving coils and transporting them to storage. Employee must be able to operate the controls at the coiler table. Employee is responsible for relieving at the wheel; including monitoring quality, controlling the flow of molten metal from the furnace to the wheel where it cools and is processed.

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.

• Feed and band coils; take coils off coiler and band.

• Monitor degasser for proper working condition, clean every 15 minutes.

• Assure Chlorine and Argon tanks are filled to the proper level. Replace tanks when empty.

• Check/monitor slab/strip for cracks, blisters, oxides, or other visible damage/defects.

• Make sure that all dross in aluminum is taken out by skimming.

• Check speed and rotation of degasser shaft; allow metal to run through degasser.

• Open furnace and allow molten aluminum to exit through tap hole.

• Control rate of metal to fill small tilt furnaces; skim/scrape tilt furnaces.

• Monitor metal as it enters the wheel and cools; clean and examine belt and wheel.

• Complete wheel/belt sheet including belt condition, spray/sand belt/wheel, and temperature.

• Any other tasks as assigned by management including; assisting management in the training of new employees.

• Regular, consistent and on-time attendance is required.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

• Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.

• Performs duties without posing a direct threat to anyone or to property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.

• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.

Position Requirements:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of the following areas:

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.

• Must adhere to all guidelines as required by OSHA.

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Manufacturing environment - may be dirty, dusty, and loud.

• Employees will work around moving machinery.

• Employees will spend the majority of their time standing, sitting and/or walking.

• Must be able to withstand high temperatures; required lifting may be 55 Lbs.

• Employees are expected to be on time each day that they are scheduled.Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Works in a manufacturing environment.

• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.

• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.

• Works in confined area(s).

Relocation:

Relocation for this position is NOT Available

Ball Corporation offers comprehensive benefits packages, including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, ESPP, and retirement plans.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans.

This position requires a demonstrated ability to perform advanced functions related to the operator and maintenance of equipment at all water treatment facilities. This position functions as a Lead Operator and also as Chief Plant operator when required, performing complex analysis of the Water Treatment Plant operations and having direct charge of the operation of a water treatment facility or Water Production Facilities. Positions at this level provide instruction and assistance to lower level Water Treatment Plant Operators. This position is normally filled by advancement from the Water Treatment Operator II. Position requires three to five years of experience in a Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator and must possess a minimum of a Class 'C' Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the time of accepting position.

Essential Job Duties:

Incumbents may not perform all of the list duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Operates the water treatment plant including related subsystems and instrumentation.

• Monitors the treatment process from the control board/computer screen; monitors various treatment processes including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection; monitors the addition of chemicals added for taste and odor control.

• Monitors water quality by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process including tests for chlorine residual, ph, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, odors and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality; calibrates laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory records.

• Determines chemical dosage and makes adjustments to plant processes as necessary including for ferric Sulfate/Aluminum Sulfate, chlorine, ammonia, potassium permanganate, caustic soda, powdered activated carbon, and other chemicals.

• Reads gauges and meter; interprets data to maintain the proper treatment process, proper distribution operation, security, and alarm status; make flow adjustments.

• Operates pumps and valves utilizing a SCADA system; monitors systems for alarms, make adjustments, and provides appropriate response; notifies Plant Management or appropriate staff as necessary to respond to problems.

• Operates mechanical equipment including pumps and motors, chemical feed pumps and systems, air compressors, and manual, electrical, and pneumatically operated valves; operates hard and power tools; operates a light truck.

• Operates chlorination equipment related to the chlorine performs maintenance on chlorine system including chemical piping system; participates in calibration of chemical feed equipment.

• Orders chemicals, Inventories and takes delivery of bulk chlorine.

• Maintains operational logs and records.

• Makes visual inspections; monitors facilities and roads to insure adequate security.

• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on treatment plant equipment; assists Maintenance personnel in making major and/or specialized repairs to equipment; coordinates work of contractors and of other departments.

• Operates the City's water production system including elevated and ground storage and pump stations; ensures adequate availability and pressure to all service connections.

• Provides appropriate response to emergencies and spills including those involving hazardous materials; wears respirators including self contained breathing apparatus as required.

• Responds to inquiries from the vendors, suppliers, and public; answers questions from customers pertaining to water quality, low pressure, and leak reports.

• Supervises and Trains operators.

• Performs related duties as assigned or required

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Water treatment plant. Exposure to noise of plant machinery and other equipment; mechanical and electrical hazards of operating equipment; fumes and odors of chemicals and gases; toxic substances such as chemicals, cleaners, solvents, and gases; all types of weather and temperature conditions. Work and/or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks and requires working varying hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Work environment is informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure. Work is performed in both indoors and in plant area and outdoors in field and collateral facilities.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a plant and field setting and operate assigned equipment. CONTINUOUS walking, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting of objects weighing up to 10lbs from below waist level to above shoulder level and transporting for distances up to 100 yards, fine finger dexterity to operate tools and controls, firm grasp to lift and carry objects; FREQUENT sitting, standing, reaching, twisting at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side to side turning of neck, lifting of objects weighing 11-25lbs from below waist level to above shoulder level and transporting up to 100 yards; OCCASIONAL climbing, pushing/pulling, lifting of objects weighing from 26-50lbs from below waist level to above shoulder level and transporting for distances up to 10 yards; INFREQUENT crawling, lifting objects weighting from 51-100lbs below waist level; with assistance, and transporting for distances up to 10 feet with assistance. Must be able to climb 150+ foot ladder and work effectively at the height.

Other: Safety regulations prohibit Operators from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals or from wearing beards or other facial har that prevents a proper respirator fit. Must pass annual respirator physical and fit testing.

Required Qualifications:

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Operations, services, and activities of a water treatment system.

• Principles, practices, materials, chemicals, and operating procedures related to operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.

• Operating principles of plant equipment including valves, pumps, and motors.

• Methods and techniques of reading and interpreting gauges, recording devices, and related monitoring systems.

• Tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant facilities.

• Maintenance and repair principles and practices including preventatvie maintenance procedures.

• Emergency maintenance and repair procedures related to water treatment facilities.

• Methods and techniques of conducting laboratory tests and procedures related to water treatment analysis.

• Mathematical calculations used in the water treatment operations.

• Hydraulic and distribution principles.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Operational and safety regulations pertaining to water treatment plant operations.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

• Principles and procedures used in the proper handling of chemiclas.

• Principles and practices of customer service.

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

• Principles and practices of record keeping

• Principles of training.

Ability to:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain a variety of water treatment plant equipment, facilities and systems.

• Perform complex inspections and preventive maintenance of treatment plant facilities and equipment.

• Read and interpret gauges, meters and other instrument readings and take effective course of action.

• Diagnose complex operational problems and perform effective maintenance on equipment.

• Respond to changing demands on water flow, water quality, and equipment requirements.

• Monitor and adjust plant processes.

• Compile and record complex data and material.

• Work well with others in a team environment.

• Complete work within an assigned time frame.

• Perform math calculations related to water works.

• Operate assigned equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.

• Operate office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required supplemented by TCEQ training courses in the Surface and Ground Water related fields also management training is highly desirable.

Experience: Three to Five years of experience in a Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator.

License or Certificate: Possession of a Class 'C' Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Required. Must be able to obtain and acquire a valid class 'B' Water works license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within (2) years of accepting position. Possession of a valid Texas Class C Texas driver's license is required.

Duties Summary Benefits Supplemental Questions

Assists and participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a Class IV and lower classed water treatment plants; conducts various tests and analyses of water samples, interprets findings, and makes necessary adjustments to the treatment processes; and performs other duties as required.

The Assistant Water Treatment Plant Operator IV, which was open on a continuous basis has been retitled to Water Treatment Plant Operator II. This is a shortage category class of work. Person selected for vacancy may receive a shortage differential per month in addition to the starting salary indicated above.

Applicants must be available to respond to emergency calls during non-working hours and must reside within the limits of the geographic district they are employed in during standby duty.

The immediate vacancy in Waimea is in District II: North Hilo, Hamakua, South Kohala and North Kohala.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists and participates in the operation and maintenance of a Class IV and lower classed water treatment plant utilizing various treatment techniques to comply with federal and state regulations relating to potable water quality standards and surface water sources or ground water sources under the direct influence of surface water.

• Conducts periodic operating checks of plant equipment such as pumping systems, chemical feeders, influent screens, strainers, valves, mixers, flocculators, clarifiers, filters, contact tanks, storage tanks reservoirs, compressed air systems, sampling, aerators, and monitoring control systems.

• Starts-up, shuts-down, and conducts the timely and efficient backwash of filters.

• Calibrates, tests, repairs, programs, and overhauls chemical pumps, feeders, disinfection equipment, water quality testing equipment, valves, solenoids, sample pumps, and auxiliary pumps; assists electronic technicians and mechanics in major repairs, calibrations, and installations of process control systems, water quality analyzers, streaming current detectors, process turbidimeters, recorders, alarm systems, telemetry, and high-lift pumps.

• Assists and participates in the inspection, maintenance, and installation of plant equipment and systems.

• Observes, interprets, and records readings and indications of gauges, charts, and meters to monitor plant status in relationship to flows, pressures, chemical feed rates, levels, and water quality.

• Makes appropriate changes in plant processes to optimize its performance and efficiency.

• Runs jar tests to determine dose requirements.

• Collects representative water samples from raw, processed, and finished water points in the treatment stream and performs various laboratory tests to determine quality in terms of turbidity, chlorine residual, pH, color, alkalinity, taste and odor, residual chemicals and contaminants.

• Assists and participates in the loading and unloading of chemicals such as chlorine ton cylinders, bulk liquids, and dry bagged chemicals using equipment such as forklifts, floor jacks, hoists, and by hand.

• Assists and participates in the maintenance of plant records including operating logs, diaries, laboratory results, research, inventories, time sheets, delivery records, lubrication and maintenance records, visitor logs, as well as computer entries and reports.

• Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system equipment to check water system tank levels, pumps running, etc. remotely.

• Determines compliance with State DOH and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act laws.

• Performs general grounds and building maintenance work.

• Attends training seminars, workshops, and conferences to meet continuing education requirements.

• Cleans and maintains intakes, reservoirs, filters, etc.

• May perform shift work under supervision of the operator-in-charge for training and continual on-the-job development.

• Operates a motor vehicle to transport personnel, materials, and equipment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• a current Hawai'i Mandatory Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (Grade II or higher) at time of filing. Scan and attach your State of Hawai`i Mandatory Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (Grade II or higher) to your application. And,
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.

Note: Certified Water Treatment Plant Operators shall obtain continuing education units to maintain their certification as set by the State of Hawai'i Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Water Treatment Plants.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices used in the operation and maintenance of water treatment, filter, and chlorinator plants; principles of hydraulics; principles of electricity; laboratory procedures and techniques; elementary principles of general science; practices and procedures involved in collecting and testing samples and in recording, assembling, and compiling observations and statistical data; types and functions of machinery and equipment used in water treatment, filter, and chlorinator plants; operating and servicing requirements of machinery and equipment; hazards and safety practices involved in working with and around moving electrical equipment and corrosive and toxic chemicals; arithmetic.

Ability to: Learn, interpret, understand, and apply theories, methodologies, and applicable regulations necessary to obtain Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV license; operate and maintain electrical pumping units and auxiliary equipment relating to a Class IV water treatment plant; diagnose malfunctions and problems in plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; maintain operating records and statistics; review operational reports of equipment and laboratory analyses of water, and determine need for adjustments; learn operating principles, uses, and maintenance of new equipment; perform the required laboratory tests and analyze results; make arithmetical computations; use standard office equipment and computer programs including SCADA system; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others; handle weights and loads; occasionally work in hazardous and/or obnoxious conditions; perform standby and/or shift work.

Physical Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Supplemental Information:Scan and attach the following required document to your application:

• State of Hawai`i Mandatory Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (Grade II or higher)

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Duties

Summary

These positions, located within the Memphis VA Medical Center, Tennessee, operate, maintain, service, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment and systems on a Journeyman level with Universal EPA Certification. The Air Conditioning Equipment Operators are responsible for 5 buildings whose systems include centralized multiple zone systems, 6 centrifugal chillers, 3 cooling towers, and 1 screw type, 74 centrifugal pumps, 70 air handling units, and 8 complex air conditioning systems serving critical medical equipment.

Additional duties include but not limited to:
Analyzes cooling load and determines the equipment needs to maintain comfort conditions and minimum load conditions to prevent excessive electrical demand and KWH consumption;
Maintains temperature to within one degree and maintains humidity, and positive or negative pressure to specified limits;
Makes emergency repairs, shuts down equipment, or adjust other equipment to bypass the problem until the equipment can be repaired;
Monitors, troubleshoots and makes emergency repair of 32 Tuberculosis Isolation Room fan filter units to provide proper air changes and negative pressure;
Utilizes complete knowledge of zones and equipment serving them in each building;
Operates 42,000 gallon therapeutic swimming pools' filtering, chlorinating and air handling systems; and
Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Swing Shift (Midnight to 8:00am, 8:00am to 4:00pm, 4:00pm to Midnight)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Responsibilities

Please refer to Summary above.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Job family (Series)

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen
Subject to a background/security investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
May be required to serve a probationary period
Pre-employment physical may be required

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORK CONDITIONS: The work of these positions involves walking, climbing (approximately 30 feet high), stooping and working in cramped positions, lifting, pulling and pushing. Frequently work is performed under hazardous conditions such as high voltage, steam, gases, vibrations, high level noises, etc.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Approved Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Technician Certification (Screen Out)
Dexterity and Safety
Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
Measuring Instruments
Operation of Equipment/Machinery
Technical Practices

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Additional information

Selected applicants may be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at .

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at .

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories are defined as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors. Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Required Documents

IMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.)

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.

Please use this to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other
Other Veterans Document
Resume
SF-15
SF-50
Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.

You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit .

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

This job originated on . For the full announcement and to apply, visit . Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.