Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Relief Operator

Borough of Phoenixville • Full-time • Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States • $36 / hour • 3m ago

Summary

Maintain proper functioning of the water treatment plant by relieving operators on shift work rotation and performing routine maintenance on all plant equipment essential to the operation of 4.5 million‐gallon per day water treatment plant; 24 hour operation

Experience

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Two years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of water treatment machinery and equipment or equivalent

Qualification/Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Must have thorough knowledge of water treatment principles, processes, and plant operations
Must have knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices utilized in the repair and maintenance of the water treatment plant equipment and machinery
Must possess skill in the use and care of machinery and equipment used in all phases of the operation
Must have the ability to meet approved physical standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure preventative maintenance is performed as required on water plant and pump stations and all related water treatment operation equipment
Perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude
Conducts periodic inspection of all plant machinery and equipment, changing oil as necessary
Ensure routine maintenance is completed on daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
Performs daily inspection of pumping stations and maintains equipment located at site
Maintain and repair meters, pumps (submersible and sump), floats, valves, mixers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), control panels, sludge pumps, air conditioners, SCADA equipment, and laboratory equipment
Maintain and repair all stand‐by generators
Maintain and repair all chemical feed equipment
Provide for corrective and emergency maintenance as required to minimize plant downtime
Assess problems and determine timeline and resources needed to make repairs. Notify superintendent and appropriate staff as required, based on problems
Operates plant equipment such as trucks, motor boat, forklift, and overhead crane
Unloads chemicals from delivery trucks
Maintains and repairs water intake areas
Conducts necessary tests such as pH, chlorine residual, turbidity, and fluoride
Analyzes and records test results and makes any necessary changes to chemical flows based on test results
Performs required laboratory tests, interprets and analyzes the results and initiates corrective action, if necessary
Collect and maintain accurate and legible data
Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions
Makes periodic rounds of plant during shift to observe and determine if pumps, filters, motor and other equipment are properly operating
Records test results data and completes other required charts and logs based on meter readings and visual observation of water flow, temperature, and weather conditions
Monitors and controls flow of chemicals used in the water treatment process and adjusts levels when necessary; records amounts used and adjustments
May perform routine maintenance such as repacking pumps, greasing valves, cleaning intake, cleaning reservoir and settling basin
Maintain required licenses and certifications
Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds in weight
Ability to use all required personal protective equipment to include the correct breathing respirator for hazardous work environments
Ability to detect and differentiate colors and shades of color
Ability to see, read, print, and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols, both large and small
Ability to climb stairs or step ladders
Able to use a variety of hand and power tools requiring a high degree of dexterity
Ability to hear normal conversations and communicate clearly, both orally and written
Ability to work in adverse environmental weather conditions (day or night)
Ability to work around chemicals used in maintenance of facilities and water treatment processes
Ability to sit, stand or walk for periods longer than 30 minutes
Ability to safely operate outboard motor and boat in any type of weather conditions, at any time of day, to maintain raw water intake structure
Ability to work in confined or closed spaces
Ability to work on top of tall structures, such as chemical and water tanks
Ability to work, walk, and stand on unstable soil conditions

License/Certificate

Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Must possess and maintain a water treatment operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Class A, Subclass 1, 7, 8, 12 in the time specified by the Commonwealth to qualify for the certification exam, from the time of hire
Confined Space Training Certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.81 per hour

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