Water Recycling Plant Lead Operator Go Back Company: City of Petaluma Job Location: Petaluma, CA Salary Range:   $6,008.08 - $7,293.87 per Job Category: Water Utility - Operations and Maintenance Job Responsibilities: The Water Recycling Plant Lead Operator, at the new Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, will act as a shift supervisor; serve as a lead worker over subordinate Operators as well as other assigned plant support staff during an assigned shift; and perform the full range of tasks pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the plant. POSITION DUTIES Serve as the designated plant shift supervisor for an assigned shift. Serve as a lead worker over assigned staff; schedule, assign, direct, train, monitor and review the work of subordinate Operators and other assigned staff; develop schedules and training plans. Perform the full range of duties pertaining to monitoring, operating and adjusting controls at the City’s water recycling plant and related facilities. Direct and control the operation of treatment, pumping and recycling facilities to regulate the flow of wastewater through the system as well as achieve proper processing of wastewater and the re-use of bio-solids and recycled water within mandated operation requirements. Assign and perform plant rounds and inspections; review and monitor readings and recordings of gauge and instrument information to evaluate the function of pumps, chemical feed and other equipment. Modify and update plant round sheets as necessary for efficient operations. Monitor and adjust the plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to maintain proper operating conditions. Populate the appropriate operator actions in the alarm descriptions and evaluate automatic actions to assure proper computer and manual responses. Clear all alarms in the system coordinate assistance and respond to alarm conditions. Tune control loops with assistance to optimize river discharge, recycled water discharge, chemical usage, and electrical usage. Direct and oversee the collection of wastewater, sludge and other samples from various phases of the water recycling and/or treatment process; assign and monitor basic chemical and physical testing processes on these samples to ensure that the plant is operating effectively and that regulatory requirements are being met. Review and analyze operational information and test results, and revise equipment settings as appropriate. Direct the appropriate response to and control of accidental releases of hazardous liquids and gases. Assign and direct the preventive maintenance and cleaning for a variety of plant equipment such as pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical valves, bar screens, sludge lagoons, agitators and electric motors; oversee the cleaning of clarifiers, oxidation ditches and other treatment-related equipment. Verify preventative maintenance tasks have been completed. Direct and perform adjustments and troubleshooting for electrical motors and controls. Ensure that chemical feeders have a constant supply of treatment chemicals. Evaluate unusual situations and/or significant changes in process or equipment conditions; confirm or determine the potential cause of the problem; ensure that an appropriate solution is implemented. Direct the ordering, receipt and storage of chemicals and supplies; ensure that inventory needs are maintained. Ensure that samples are delivered to the laboratory for testing as required. Conduct regulatory testing as required on the off shift days when the lab is not staffed. Maintain accurate records for assigned areas. Oversee logbook entries. Ensure that facilities and grounds are maintained in a clean and orderly condition. Observe and enforce appropriate safety procedures, including those related to working in confined spaces and the safe handling of chlorine and other treatment chemicals. Oversee the development of Standard Operating Procedures. Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding recycling plant-related matters as assigned; prepare summary reports regarding such matters as needed. May assist with budget development and/or administration. Attend and participate in meetings, trainings and safety sessions; lead team projects; lead task forces as required. Assign or give tours of the plant and related facilities as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience and Education Equivalent to graduation from high school is required. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics or a related area pertaining to wastewater treatment is highly desirable. Certificate and License Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV certificate issued by the SWRCB at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Additional Requirement Must be available to work overtime and off-shift hours, including weekends, and/or holidays. Must be available to work standby and be on call. Must be able to respond to the Plant within one hour of being called. Application Deadline:  Continuous Contact Information: The City of Petaluma has partnered with CalOpps.org for our online application process. Please click on this link to apply online. If an attachment is required (DMV print out, Typing Certificate, etc.), it must be received in the Human Resources office by the final filing date of the recruitment for which you are applying. Attachments may be submitted to Human Resources via email, postal mail or hand delivery. Email to: humanresources@ci.petaluma.ca.us or mail to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 61, Petaluma, CA 94953 or hand deliver to: City Hall, Human Resources, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Applications for employment are accepted only for positions that the City of Petaluma is currently recruiting. Name: Human Resources E-mail: humanresources@ci.petaluma.ca.us Phone: 707-778-4534 Fax: Address: City of Petaluma City Hall 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Company Web address:  http://cityofpetaluma.net/