22 Apr
Relief Plant Operator/Maintenance
Delaware, Wilmington , 19801 Wilmington USA

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Job Description

Operates and performs maintenance at two surface water treatment plants and all other remote operating facilities. Person is required to maintain proper production and maintenance records, and perform all routine chemical tests required to ensure that water quality standards are met. The Relief Operator/Maintenance person will be assigned a schedule that primarily fills in for vacancies in the production department work schedule created by vacations, sick days, floating holidays, STD, LTD, bereavement leave, position vacancies, as well as various scheduled work.

Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:

  • Position reports directly to the Production Manager.
  • Function as Plant Operator or Maintenance Technican based upon rotation of schedule setup by Production Manager, and work overtime as required and respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.
  • Monitor and operate two surface water treatment plants and all other operating facilities within the distribution system utilizing the SCADA system.
  • Assume responsibility for manual water treatment operation during SCADA system failures.
  • Determine scope and severity of system problems
  • Ensure that the water quality from the treatment facilities meets or exceeds the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the requirements of the State of Delaware, and Company standards.
  • Collect samples and perform all routine chemical tests such as alkalinity; jar tests, pH, chlorine, fluoride, etc. as required to properly monitor the treatment process.
  • Understand and interpret the results of said testing to make/suggest process adjustments to the water treatment system.
  • Perform emergency operating procedures for the treatment plant.
  • Keep proper operational and maintenance logs and records. ·Understand and/or perform standard operating procedures for filters, pump, and or other water treatment equipment.
  • Regularly monitor SCADA to identify trends and detect emerging problems.
  • Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant.
  • Performs routine housekeeping chores and special housekeeping as required.
  • Conducts safety inspections and follows all safety rules and procedures.
  • Load and unloads chemicals used at the treatment plants.

Working Hours: ¨ Based upon rotation of schedule setup by Production Manager. Shifts are typically 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm to 7am; subject to change based on holidays, vacations. Education/Equivalent: High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Drivers License Required Work Experience Needed: ·1 to three years minimum in the fields of water treatment, equipment/pump maintenance, chemical maintenance or similar required. ·State of Delaware Basic Water Operator License or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months is required

Qualifications

Education/Equivalent: High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Drivers License Required

Work Experience Needed: ·1 to three years minimum in the fields of water treatment, equipment/pump maintenance, chemical maintenance or similar required. ·State of Delaware Basic Water Operator License or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months is required

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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