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Operator (Wastewater Transport)
Chelsea, MA
Job Description
BASIC PURPOSE:
Operates, monitors, and inspects assigned wastewater facilities and treatment plant operational equipment, processes, and systems on an assigned shift in a designated area. Performs assigned maintenance functions as part of a team under the direction of the assigned Unit or Area Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Unit/Area Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise or direct assigned employees at a lower grade.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Operates equipment manually and through instrument panel and programmable logic control units, system flows and levels in assigned process area. Equipment may include, but will not be limited to the following; pumps, valves, gates, meters, gauges, controllers, motor control centers, level controls devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed, odor control and hydroelectric equipment.
? Monitors and inspects operating conditions; records observations and data in area shift log.
MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Internal/External Operator (Wastewater Transport)
? Provides oversight for all barge and truck loading/unloading operation.
? Provides oversight for chemical and fuel oil unloading to tank farm.
? Takes initial action to correct malfunctions of equipment and reports malfunctions and variances to the Area Supervisor/Unit Supervisor.
? Operators may be dispatched to critical facilities to make operational changes as directed or to investigate alarms.
? Samples various process fluids and gases (odor control), analyzes, records, and labels according to schedule.
? Prepares chemical solutions.
? Operates equipment through programmable logic control units.
? Operates the Processes Instrumentation and Control System (PICS), TELOG or SCADA and fills-in for the Area/Unit Supervisor as required.
? Calibrates critical process control equipment.
? Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
? Communicates with other operators regarding operational and process control conditions.
? Performs work in compliance with Authority established Integrated Contingency Plan.
? Inspects and troubleshoots mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment using tools and gauges of the trade. Performs preventive maintenance on operations equipment as directed by MAXIMO, such as but not limited to: greasing and lubrication, minor packing adjustments, opening hatches and installing safety rails, changing light bulbs, HVAC filters and performing minor maintenance during shift work as required.
? Performs, documents and reports results in the MAXIMO database of inspections and work performed.
? Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
? Operates motor vehicles such as vans and pick-up trucks to transport materials to work sites, and pickup and deliver supplies and equipment.
? Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
? Operates forklift or other light equipment that does not require a special license.
? Generates inspection lists and maintenance reporting through the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
? Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
? Installs and retrofits/new equipment related to plant systems.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
? Promotes and participates in the productivity improvement plan.
? Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
? Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
? A high school diploma or GED; and
? Two (2) to three (3) years experience with a working knowledge of wastewater treatment and treatment plant equipment; and
? Satisfactory completion of competency-based training program in accordance with the productivity improvement plan training program established at MWRA; or
? Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills.
? A working knowledge of treatment plant processes, systems and operation of related equipment, such as instrument panels, programmable logic control units, pumps, valves, motor control centers, level control devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed and odor control equipment.
? Knowledge in safety practices in operation of wastewater equipment and the water treatment plant facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Operates, monitors, and inspects assigned wastewater facilities and treatment plant operational equipment, processes, and systems on an assigned shift in a designated area. Performs assigned maintenance functions as part of a team under the direction of the assigned Unit or Area Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Unit/Area Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise or direct assigned employees at a lower grade.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Operates equipment manually and through instrument panel and programmable logic control units, system flows and levels in assigned process area. Equipment may include, but will not be limited to the following; pumps, valves, gates, meters, gauges, controllers, motor control centers, level controls devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed, odor control and hydroelectric equipment.
? Monitors and inspects operating conditions; records observations and data in area shift log.
MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Internal/External Operator (Wastewater Transport)
? Provides oversight for all barge and truck loading/unloading operation.
? Provides oversight for chemical and fuel oil unloading to tank farm.
? Takes initial action to correct malfunctions of equipment and reports malfunctions and variances to the Area Supervisor/Unit Supervisor.
? Operators may be dispatched to critical facilities to make operational changes as directed or to investigate alarms.
? Samples various process fluids and gases (odor control), analyzes, records, and labels according to schedule.
? Prepares chemical solutions.
? Operates equipment through programmable logic control units.
? Operates the Processes Instrumentation and Control System (PICS), TELOG or SCADA and fills-in for the Area/Unit Supervisor as required.
? Calibrates critical process control equipment.
? Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
? Communicates with other operators regarding operational and process control conditions.
? Performs work in compliance with Authority established Integrated Contingency Plan.
? Inspects and troubleshoots mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment using tools and gauges of the trade. Performs preventive maintenance on operations equipment as directed by MAXIMO, such as but not limited to: greasing and lubrication, minor packing adjustments, opening hatches and installing safety rails, changing light bulbs, HVAC filters and performing minor maintenance during shift work as required.
? Performs, documents and reports results in the MAXIMO database of inspections and work performed.
? Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
? Operates motor vehicles such as vans and pick-up trucks to transport materials to work sites, and pickup and deliver supplies and equipment.
? Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
? Operates forklift or other light equipment that does not require a special license.
? Generates inspection lists and maintenance reporting through the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
? Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipment.
? Installs and retrofits/new equipment related to plant systems.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
? Promotes and participates in the productivity improvement plan.
? Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
? Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
? A high school diploma or GED; and
? Two (2) to three (3) years experience with a working knowledge of wastewater treatment and treatment plant equipment; and
? Satisfactory completion of competency-based training program in accordance with the productivity improvement plan training program established at MWRA; or
? Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills.
? A working knowledge of treatment plant processes, systems and operation of related equipment, such as instrument panels, programmable logic control units, pumps, valves, motor control centers, level control devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed and odor control equipment.
? Knowledge in safety practices in operation of wastewater equipment and the water treatment plant facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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