Water Plant Operator - Big Spring, TX

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Water Plant Operator III
• Job Code: 20002034
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Job Function: Water Plant
• Job Level: Skilled III

JOB SUMMARY

Operates and maintains the facility field equipment, including performing tests on pumps, motors, and water, maintaining logs, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment. Performs duties essential to operate and maintain distribution and collection systems, including installing and replacing meters, repairing leaks, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on pipelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years related experience (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Water Operations Equipment
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Performance Monitoring
• Reporting
• Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Standards and Procedures
• Ability to work in temperature range of below freezing to 100 Degrees, Travel as needed, Field work covering remote locations, Equipment fabrication shops and panel shops, Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more, Work effectively, safely and comfortably in PPE, Walk and or stand from 1-11 hours per shift, Sitting 1-3 hours on the shift , Utilize hand tools in a safe manner, Ability to be on your feet for several hours a day

• Oversees plant activities on an assigned shift
• Assists with maintenance, engineering and construction work, special projects and contractors
• Utilizes SCADA to ensure proper process control
• Writes and reviews Job Safety Analyses
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly system checks at water treatment plants, pump stations, and distribution facilities
• Mentors and trains less experienced operators
• Assists regulatory compliance requirements are met and maintained
• Regularly gauges tanks and records oil inventory
• Monitors flows and pressures to mitigate loss of capacity
• Reviews maintenance requests
• May monitor work of contractors, ensuring completion and all safety procedures are followed
• Performs laboratory analyses to ensure adequate process control
• Provides data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Provides excellent customer service, internally and externally
• Partakes in the implementation of preventative maintenance program
• Helps coordinate implementation and adherence of all safety programs
• Prepares work orders
• Initiates requisitions for tools, materials, equipment and services
• Performs routine monitoring and documentation of facilities and SCADA systems
• Monitors and regulates plant processes to meet water quality and quantity standards
• Collects water samples and ensures delivery of results to proper agencies
• Proactively inspects facilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and prepares necessary repairs and maintenance schedules
• Devises maintenance plan and submits for review and approval to repair equipment
• Coordinates customer service responses
• Adds chemicals and ensures quality standards are met and maintained Makes sure balance on the system is appropriate for the volume
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 1 DEVELOPING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.