Plant Operator - Utilities Maintenance

Essential Functions

• Effects routine maintenance (repairs and cleaning) of buildings/structures, equipment, fans and blowers; includes but is not limited to conducting routine inspections, making mechanical repairs/adjustments and overhauling pumps, reduction gear, and variable speed drive units.
• Operates and monitors all processing equipment and machinery; operation and maintenance of plant equipment with plant supervisory directives.
• Maintains and reviews maintenance records, including work orders, SOPs, O&M manuals and other various equipment maintenance records.
• Responds to and takes appropriate action in relation to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide), which require the use of an oxygen breathing apparatus.
• Responds to emergency call-out.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
            High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
            1 year of work experience in a facilities maintenance or mechanical repairs field.
 
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of basic electricity, pump and motor, blower, drive, belt and other operating equipment maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic chemistry and mathematical principles.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations.

  Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and apply basic knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, controls, instrumentation, and hydraulics.
• Ability to interpret charts, flow diagrams, maintenance manuals and instructions.
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs, including gas/electric welding.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations as needed.
• Ability to distinguish different colors to read and interpret lab equipment and fluids.

  Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Must possess and exhibit skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Special Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and functional capacity test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must obtain Class D Water and/or Wastewater Certificate of Competency from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within six months from date of hire.
• Must obtain Class C Water and/or Wastewater Certificate of Competency within two years from the date of employment.
• Must obtain a valid State of Texas Drivers' License Class "CDL-B" within 6 months of hire.
• Preference will be given to applicants with extensive water or wastewater treatment maintenance experience or applicants who currently have a valid Class C Water and/or Wastewater Certificate of Competency.

Information

• Location: Lewisville, United States

Industry experience

Education: High School

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Taxonomy

• Waste water treatment plant operator