O&M Technician I

Position Purpose: The O&M Tech-1 participates as a member of a team Operating and Maintaining a municipal class-4, 17-MGD conventional filtration surface water treatment plant with ozone. The plant produces 24/7: work schedule is variable.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels and computer terminals.Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes.Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data and diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action.Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to Manager.Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Samples water and solids according to schedule.Performs routine lab tests, and routine instrument calibrations.Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out work orders.Operates vehicles for plant operational use.Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds. Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.Work Environment:Typically spends 75% of time in operations environment and 25% of time in office environment.May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.