Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

• Performs routine plant rounds throughout the assigned shift (day or night).
• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment plant systems including pumps, valves, chemical feeders, digesters, clarifiers, and disinfection equipment. 
• Adjust process controls to maintain compliance with permit requirements and optimize plant performance.
• Collect and analyze water and sludge samples; interpret results and make process control adjustments.
• Maintain detailed operational logs, reports, and records required by regulatory agencies.
• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biosolids and chemicals. 
• Train and mentor new operators and maintenance staff.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and after-hours issues as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and inspectors during repairs, upgrades, or expansions.
• Follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Serve as Backup Operator-in responsible Charge (BORC) for the treatment facility. 
• Conducts electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on equipment. 
• Reviews schematics and model data. 
• Prepares Federal, State, and Local reports. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Performs Plant Check successfully with no supervision and troubleshoots operations or maintenance if need be. Perform On-Call Duties (Respond to Call Backs, Plant Check, Alarm Testing, Drinking Water Samples, writing in Logbook, etc.) Fills in for vacant shifts in the event the plant is short staffed.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

• Considerable knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water reclamation plant operations 
• Extensive knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and it’s requirements. 
• Advanced knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting repair and replacement of equipment, and electrical work of PLCs and SCADA. 
• Advanced knowledge of Water Reclamation Facility Permits, knows Parameter Limits for Compliance, assists with sampling. 
• Advanced knowledge of Safety Protocols: SDS, supervises Confined Space entry, supervises Lock Out Tag Out, PPE, Lead safety meetings. 
• Ensure duties of Operators I, II, and III are completed. 
• Advanced knowledge of Laboratory Process Control, coordinates with Lab staff for supplies, moderate knowledge of microorganisms, assists with sampling and lab duties, as needed. 
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirement of water reclamation facilities 
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and practices related to water and water reclamation and discharge. 
• The ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures 
• The ability to prepare laboratory reagents and assemble laboratory apparatus for chemical and biological analysis 
• The ability to read and interpret state and federal regulations related to wastewater treatment. 
• The ability to read and interpret technical federal guidelines on treatment procedures and tests 
• Extensive knowledge of the Towns current workorder system, creating, submitting, and completing workorders.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. NC Grade 3 Biological Wastewater Certification  and Land Application Certification or Maintenance Tech Grade 3 required. NC Grade 4 Biological preferred. Must have a minimum of 4 years of related experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment.  

SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE* https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/ In addition to view the supplemental information for complete understanding of job application expectation.