Job Details

Water Reclamation Operator

Salary Info: $121,844 - $141,096 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, November 11, 2024

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024

Internal Reference # 24-133

Under general supervision, East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD) Water Reclamation Operator operates, inspects, and maintains a variety of equipment, treatment processes, and facilities in connection with the continuous operation of multiple water reclamation treatment plants and related facilities. This is a journey level classification in which individuals have responsibility for the efficient operation of multiple water reclamation treatment facilities, processes, equipment, and related appurtenances during an assigned shift. At the journey level, independent judgment and initiative are required. Individuals may be required to work alone. Individuals in this classification utilize computerized control systems to monitor and operate water reclamation facilities. Individuals make operational and process decisions, take corrective action, and monitor and respond to alarms. Positions in this class require a high level of technical expertise regarding all assigned plant equipment, processes, and operations, enabling them to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise within a process or with the reclamation equipment. Individuals participate in the training of other operators and assist in reviewing and drafting training materials.

Typical duties may include:

• Operating and maintaining treatment and reclamation equipment, machinery, and facilities through use of manual, electronic, and computer control systems to regulate the flow of recycled water through various reclamation treatment processes to ensure the efficient functioning of multiple reclamation plants.
• Reviewing and evaluating a variety of operational data from computer reports, daily logs, meters, gauges and water quality/process control test results, and vendor reports; developing and implementing operational changes and making process control decisions, within established parameters, based on test results to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations; ensuring effective and efficient operation to minimize chemical usage and maximize reclaimed water delivery.
• Performing routine procedural checks, samplings, standardized process control and laboratory tests, analysis, and trend monitoring, and ensuring proper performance of treatment processes and facility equipment; inspecting water reclamation pump stations; responding to alarms and power failures as needed.
• Monitoring water quality and adjusting chemical feed rates and residual levels with remote controls or manually to optimize chemical usage and reclaimed water delivery.
• Troubleshooting operational problems and carrying out process changes, according to protocols and standard operating procedures; writing work orders for corrective maintenance and equipment failures.
• Leading the start-up, maintenance, operation, inspection, and shutdown of all processes and equipment; performing lock out-tag out as necessary.
• Performing record-keeping functions such as logging plant operations test results, maintenance work performed, and unusual operating conditions encountered; compiling operational information from computerized systems; and assisting with the preparation of reports as required.
• Compiling data using computer and other devices; maintaining handwritten and computer-based operations data, records, reports, and logs of operations and actions taken.
• Inspecting equipment and reporting any failures or operating difficulties; reviewing operating procedures for adherence to maintenance, operation, and safety procedures; preparing work requests to address identified issues; starts, stops, and preparing equipment as necessary to facilitate repairs.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing routine maintenance of equipment and facilities; operating hand tools, power tools, electronic equipment, and other instruments in order to make routine repairs and adjustments to water reclamation equipment and facilities; assisting in the care of facilities and grounds at assigned work locations.
• Participating in the training, work direction, and instruction of employees in water reclamation operations, equipment, facilities, work processes, and safety procedures.
• Assisting in reviewing and drafting training materials, standard operating procedures, and other operations and maintenance documentation; providing input and recommendations for updates to process control targets.
• Loading and unloading materials, supplies and equipment and ensuring that they are properly stored; assisting with monitoring chemical inventories and other supplies.
• Readings meters, gauges, charts, and instruments and ensuring their continuous operation.
• Performing online analyzer validation bench tests, reporting results, and requesting calibrations as needed.
• Driving a motor vehicle; towing portable equipment and trailers, incidentally in the course of work.
• Incidentally operating forklifts, portable pumps, front end loaders and other similar equipment.
• Entering data into automated or computer-based work management systems.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as required.

The salary range is $10,157 per month increasing to $10,665, $11,198 and $11,758 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:

1. A high school diploma, or its equivalent; and,
2. Three years of experience in the operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant or water reclamation plant.
3. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a California Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate or other certification consistent with the reclamation facilities within which they operate.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735