Water Operator Controller II

JOB TITLE:

Water Operator Controller II

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD966

PAY GRADE:

G06

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Surface Water Treatment

REPORTS TO:

Operations Control Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Operations Controller Supervisor, WOC III is responsible for operating and monitoring electronic equipment for water delivery control systems (SCADA) from a centralized control room to meet water system demands and water quality. Ensuring flow and pressure throughout the entire water system remains compliant.  On an assigned shift, operates the treatment plant and the water production system and assists with or performs preventative maintenance duties, operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Computer Terminal. Constant monitoring, adjusting and maintaining constant pressure for the entire distribution system, while maintaining operations for Surface Water Treatment.  Maintain and document records as required produce daily pumpage reports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the Water Treatment Plant, using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for monitoring and controlling the treatment plant process. Controls well fields and their respective pump stations, transmission facilities, in town pump stations to meet system demand. Effectively maintaining adequate pressures and levels in the overhead storage tanks and distribution lines and storage reservoirs Monitors and troubleshoots the systems as necessary. Contacts appropriate supervisor or call out personnel in the event of abnormal conditions.
• Ensure that TCEQ regulations are met to provide adequate chlorination and pressure in the distribution system.
• Monitor system weather conditions to forecast demands
• Forecasting daily water demands for the system.
• Production requirements needed to balance and equalize system under peak day demands.
• Coordinating operations between mechanical, instrumentation, electrical for the system control and alarms.
• Ensures that all chemicals and chemical feeds necessary for the proper treatment of the raw water (Alum, Polymer, and Chlorine) are at the required levels, dosages, and are being fed into the water properly.
• Inspects and monitors the internal plant equipment (i.e., pumps, accumulators, pipes, chlorinators, etc.) for flaws, leaks, malfunctions, and possible damage.
• Maintains proper chlorine residual levels in the water throughout the treatment process.
• Ensures that all chemical storage tanks and containers are in good condition and at proper levels.
• Maintain operational consistency from shift to shift.
• Makes routine rounds of the facility to assure plant equipment and chemical feeders are operating properly.
• Performs calibrations and make adjustments to chemical feed equipment, as required, for maintaining safe and efficient operation of the water plant.
• Inspects all plant machinery thoroughly for potential malfunctions and or failures and if necessary fill out maintenance request forms, maintain all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the plant.
• Performs laboratory testing for process control.
• Collects samples as required by state and federal regulations.
• Consults with and advises supervisor on the needs of the plant.
• Answers phones and operate radio for utilities division, keeping accurate records of after-hours emergency calls on a daily log sheet.
• Receives and off loads bulk chemicals.
• Changes out one-ton chlorine containers.
• Prepare the Monthly Operating Report and Monthly Discharge Report.
• Maintain records and documents incoming calls and call outs pump changes, treatment process changes and chemical analysis. Enter required data into reports. 
• Operate a fork lift.
• Carries out regular scheduled preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.
• Conducts tours of the water plant.
• Accounts for assigned City property and participates in inventories as required.
• Orders all of the treatment chemicals for the plant, along with laboratory chemicals and equipment.
• Makes repairs and performs routine maintenance on chlorine system and analyzers and turbidimeters and various pieces of laboratory equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant Water Plant Operations experience required.  TCEQ   Class B Surface Water Operator License required.  Some college level coursework preferred. Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of TCEQ regulations and required reporting for  this water system and DMR
• Ability to develop and maintain SOP’s and conduct JSA’s
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Knowledge of Historian software and report building
• Ability to use excel to develop reports
• Ability to instruct and train other employees in the SOP’s of treatment plant operations
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of  water analysis telemetry equipment
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be a team player who relates well with co­ workers, customers, regulatory agencies and the public.
• Knowledge of the principals, practices and operations of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports
• Basic knowledge of the operation of a SCADA system. And historian soft ware.
• Ability to wear a full face respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, and/or Supplied Air Respirator.
• Working knowledge of the operation of small hand tools, office and lab equipment, pickup trucks, electrical overhead crane and other equipment associated with a water treatment plant.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to self-motivate and be well organized.
• Strong mechanical skills with the-ability to repair equipment.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

EEO/ADA PROFILE

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.