Water Treatment Plant Operator
Dragados USA

Key Responsibilities:

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Monitors operations, recording all appropriate data accurately.

Effectively communicates operating status to other shifts and management as needed to maintain efficient operation.

Communicates quickly and effectively on issues with systems and equipment to maintenance or manager.

Maintains and repairs water-treatment equipment such as pumps, piping, and filtration systems.

Monitors running equipment, reads and records log entries.

Responds to alarms, fire, smoke received by the Central Plant

Labels various mechanical equipment by name, function, flow

Conduct inspections of oil water separators

Conduct inspections of outfalls

Conduct inspections and replacement of booms

• Manage all WWTP plant operations and train/oversee other operators.
• Communicate and coordinate with construction field staff on influent and effluent water.
• Effectively manage coagulation and flocculation process
• Manage and operate pH adjustment process.
• Manage chemical inventory.
• Receive and handle chemical shipments.
• Follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Collect permit required samples and coordinate laboratory analysis.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate field water quality instruments (pH, Turbidity, etc)
• Interpret lab results per requirements in permit.
• Complete all reporting required by permits.
• Calibrate meters (e.g., flow, pressure sensors)
• Follow safety rules and guidelines when working with chemical, mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Monitor flow meters.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Create O&M checklists to ensure consistent performance.