Wastewater Treatment Plant Senior Operator - Kona
Kailua Kona, HI
Full Time
Island Operations - Kona
Mid Level
Responsible for the operation and maintenance activities at a Grade III or Grade IV wastewater treatment plant (“WWTP”).
Description of Primary Responsibilities
Licenses & Certifications
Description of Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the ensuring the safe, efficient and economical operations of equipment in wastewater treatment plants to optimize process and protect public health.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and operating devices.
- Responsible for the performing physical and chemical tests.
- Provides leadership to WWTP Operators.
- Responsible for interpreting data and making recommendations to improve plant equipment and processes.
- Responsible for sewer pump stations (“SPS”).
- Responsible for the troubleshooting of plant equipment.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of plant records.
- Prepares operational reports.
- Possesses more advanced organizational skills, typically able to organize projects or the work of others.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Manages own duties and responsibilities on a fixed schedule without the need for direction or assistance, if prioritization is required.
- Applies problem solving skills.
- Considers the impact of work product on other employees in the work process.
- Consistently follows appropriate safety rules and practices.
- Exercises leadership authority over other employees, including the WWTP Operators.
- Is able to effectively select from established alternatives to modify approaches in response to situations encountered.
- Understands different treatment processes, for example; MBBR, MBR, SBR, extended aeration, anaerobic, and aerobic digestion, bio-towers and activated sludge, primary and secondary clarifiers, rotating biological contactor, and trickling filters.
- Possesses knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant, collection systems and the treatment and disposal of reuse water at a level expected of a State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP Operator.
- Possesses a thorough operating knowledge of two of the following processes: anaerobic and aerobic digestion, thickening, chemical and biological, chemical recovery, carbon regeneration, on-site disinfectant generation, oxidation ditch, ultra-violet disinfection, odor scrubbing, chlorination and de-chlorination, membrane and sand filtration or activated sludge.
- Has the ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
- Has the ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
- Has the ability to operate and maintain electrical controls and equipment, properly diagnose plant equipment and supervise their correction.
- Has the ability to use computerized maintenance software used by the company.
- Has the ability to review operational reports of equipment and laboratory analyses of wastewater and instruct others in operational practices and procedures relating to equipment.
Licenses & Certifications
- Possesses a valid Driver's License
- Possess or able to obtain through reciprocity, a valid State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP Operator License.
- Effectively interprets and communicates written and verbal opinions and extrapolations of information collected and synthesized/analyzed.
- Resolves conflicts that may arise because of disagreements between employees, between employees and customers/clients or with the public, other legal entities or governmental authorities.
- Compiles, analyzes and prepares information in an effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other documentation.
- Meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of these duties.
- Is able to be exposed to hazardous, unsanitary and unpleasant conditions.
- Is able to work shift, weekend and holiday schedules.
- Has ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and other manual work under adverse conditions.
Pay Range: $33.64 - $41.18 per hour
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