Recycled Water Operator - OIT or Experienced (2 Positions)
Company: Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Location: Santee
Posted on: June 11, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
Padre Dam & The East County Advanced Water Purification Project is
seeking two applicants interested in working at our current Water
Recycling Facility. We are looking for either OIT or experienced
candidates. Over the next five years, this site will be developed
into a 16 MGD Water Reclamation Plant with 11.5 MGD being treated
at an advanced level. This is an exciting project and we are
looking for dedicated employees who will embrace change and commit
to running a world class facility.When you are hired, you will be
responsible for monitoring, maintaining and operating a Class 4
Biological Nutrient Removal Process, Advanced Tertiary and
Disinfection treatment plant, and Advanced Water Purification
facilities to ensure proper treatment of wastewater and supply
tertiary treated recycled water to the distribution system and
lakes. You will also be responsible for ensuring customers receive
adequate recycled water without health risks and for repairing and
maintaining the plant facilities and related equipment. Duties
include: performing skilled repairs and preventive maintenance on
equipment and systems found in sedimentation tanks, biological
nutrient removal processes, flocculation/sedimentation tanks,
biological filtration and disinfection by chlorination systems;
ordering and receiving chemicals and supplies, taking and
processing laboratory samples; analyzing test results and
implementing appropriate adjustments to the treatment processes as
well as operating automated and telemetry controls; , monitoring
Santee Lakes and San Diego River downstream of the discharge;
repairing and rebuilding pumps; monitoring and repairing SCADA
System; repairing and upgrading electrical system; performing
mechanical repairs; upgrading and repairing
computer/instrumentation; assuring the accuracy of discharge
reports and reliability of monitoring and treatment equipment; and
performing such other work as may be required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs plant process control and laboratory tests by taking
samples, analyzing the results and making routine adjustments to
the operation of a biological nutrient removal process, advanced
tertiary and disinfection process to ensure established operational
parameters are met.Computes operating parameters and makes
decisions on required changes to the treatment process; operates
and makes adjustments to the recycling facility by making chemical
feed adjustments and monitoring pumping and flow
rates.Troubleshoots and performs preventive and general maintenance
on plant equipment, facilities and grounds, including
instrumentation calibration, pump and motor dismantling,
rebuilding, upgrading, painting, washing down facilities, and
general housekeeping.Plans, organizes and oversees equipment
maintenance requirements to insure proper operational treatment and
reliability; utilizes a computerized maintenance management program
to perform the necessary record keeping and tracking.Analyzes
automatic plant control requirements, plans and implements computer
and programmable logic controller configurations and performs file
backup procedures.Controls inventory; orders and receives
materials, equipment and supplies; including hazardous chemicals,
consistent with Padre Dam's purchasing policy. Operates recycled
water pump stations to insure continuous flow to customers and
treatment processes. Performs various laboratory tests which
include analyzing samples for plant process control, lake water,
river basin and storm water. Analyzes, evaluates and interprets
test results; Prepares documentation and data for use in regulatory
reports and other documents as directed.Guides tours, informs
visitors and makes presentations to community groups on the value,
treatment methods and need for water recycling.Responds to
hazardous materials discharge incidents as a Level A First
Responder, technician level which includes entering and working in
confined spaces, wearing SCBA respirator gear and respirator
protection, wearing a Level A suit and a safety harness.Performs
other duties of a similar nature or level as neededOperates and
maintains Advanced Water Purifications demonstration facilities.
Basic understanding of free chlorine disinfection, membrane
filtration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet disinfection.Operates
tractor or heavy equipment in treatment plant related
work.Participates in rotational shifts including weekends,
holidays, and on-call/stand-by duties as required. Performs
chemical change outs of chlorine gas, sulfur dioxide gas, methanol,
aluminum sulfate and other various hazardous chemicals used at a
wastewater treatment facility.Performs minor to complex fabrication
of parts and toolsAble to understand and adhere to requirements set
forth in the NPDES permit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge(position requirements at entry) (depending on area of
assignment):Basic mathematics;Basic related theories and principles
such as Chemistry, Microbiology, Water or Wastewater
technology;Basic safety procedures and practices;Basic principles
of valves, meters, pumps and the operation of pumps;Proper sampling
techniques highly desirable;Basic electronic and electrical
principles and practices.Skills (position requirements at entry)
(depending on area of assignment):Use of hand tools and small
motorized tools;Operating valves and motors;Using computers and
related software applications;Ability to perform basic mechanical
repairs;Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to
interaction with coworkers, supervisor, etc. sufficient to exchange
or convey information and to receive work direction.Training and
Experience(position requirements at entry)High School Diploma or
General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.);One year of related basic
repair and maintenance experience; ORAn equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job such as those listed above.Licensing
Requirements(position requirements at entry)Valid California
Driver's License;Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I
certificate from the State of California, Water Resources Control
Board (within two test cycles from date of hire);Hazmat Level A
Technician Level within one year from date of hire.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As part of the East County Advanced Water Purification Project
(ECAWP), Padre Dam is entering into an Administrative and Operating
Services Agreement (Agreement) with the East County CAWP Joint
Powers Authority (JPA). Padre Dam, as the contracted Administrator
and Operator, will provide management, administrative, operations,
maintenance and similar or related services for JPA owned ECAWPAWP
facilities. The Administrator and Operator functions will require
Padre Dam to hire additional personnel for the development period
of the project, or until the Agreement to provide those services is
otherwise terminated or not extended. Once the Agreement is
terminated or expires, Padre Dam will no longer need the additional
personnel and will no longer have the funding to support additional
personnel. ECAWP Project Funded Employees will be specifically
hired as employees for the duration of time that the District is
providing Administrative and Operating Services, but those
employees may perform any work for the District within their
employment classification, not just work under the Agreement. ECAWP
Project Funded Employees will be provided the same rights and
benefits as other Permanent Padre Dam Employees, and be hired into
the same classifications with the same salaries, except with
respect to termination of employment if Padre Dam ceases to provide
Administrator or Operator services to ECAWP. The current Agreement
is for a period of approximately ten years. External applicants
will be considered contract employees.If you are selected to move
forward in the recruitment process, we will hold physical skills
testing at the end of June and interviews in the beginning to
middle of July.
Keywords: Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee , Recycled Water Operator - OIT or Experienced (2 Positions), Other , Santee, California
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