Water Treatment Plant Operator (SCADA)

Overview

Responsible for monitoring the operations of the Complex Water Treatment Plants Seminole County's owns and operates. Also monitors Lift Stations, Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Re-use Treatment Facilities.

Salary notice : Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note : These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains remote facility operations and security oversight via SCADA operations, video camera systems, and intrusion alarm systems. Records operational failures for the Maintenance Department or other agencies as may be required. Coordinate security response with Sheriff's Office, Fire Department or other agencies, as may be required.
• Coordinates with other Departments, vendors, and contractors for access to secure work sites.
• Performs daily operational procedures, laboratory and field analyses, and routine calibrations and maintenance in order to maintain optimal treatment process.
• Responsible for the treatment process control, and all process chemicals. Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing all chemical systems including hypochlorite feed systems, fluoride feed systems, dosing pumps, and all associated piping and fittings.
• Assist with maintaining, preparing, and submitting all required Daily Plant Logs, Equipment Data Logs, Process Control records, and Monthly Operating Reports. Collects and submits data as required to assist with Department operations, such as budget preparation and purchasing planning.
• Trains other staff members as required. Coordinates with other Departments, vendors, and contractors to accomplish assigned tasks. Provides keen oversight and progress status reports on such assigned tasks and projects.
• Maintain State-mandated professional qualifications by seeking out and completing approved C.E.U. courses.
• Performs after-hours and on-call duties. Responds to emergencies and other callouts as directed. Responds to customer complaints and concerns. Maintains all Water Quality Complaint documentation.
• Maintain the water plant treatment system. Collects mandated system samples. Develops, maintains and modifies as necessary, system flushing programs.
• Update the Whiteboard as information comes in, so accurate information is available for all to view it.
• Additional Duties : Performs other related work as required. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Qualifications

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