Description

Control Room Operator
Under supervision of the Water Superintendent, operate the water plant and distribution control system and assist the laboratory operator.
 

Duties:
Monitor control system and maintain proper pressure.
Start and stop pumps in the distribution system as needed to maintain adequate tank levels and flows.
Adjust ground storage tanks in the system to maintain adequate levels and flows.
Record all readings and settings every hour onto Control Room Log, noting any changes in operations.
Double check all settings made by the lab operator and maintain them.
Address all alarms for the reason it occurred and inform the superintendent if needed.
Inform the lab operator of all in plant alarms.
Monitor the security system, informing the lab operator of any problems. If breech in security occurs, call water superintendent and 911 if needed.
Answer entrance gate call boxes, making sure all entries are properly identified before opening the gate. Inform water superintendent or proper personnel of entry.
Answer all telephone calls, logging them in on the proper form, and transferring the call to the person they asked for. If that person is not available, take a detailed message and call back number. Employee home or cell phone numbers are not to be given out.
Communicate on intercom system in the plant, by radio system to mobile units, or via cell phone to personnel in the field.
Take all J.U.L.I.E. printouts and inform the proper personnel or water superintendent. Call back and clear the J.U.L.I.E.’s where we have no water lines in the area.
Assist the lab operator with anything he needs in the plant, or in any emergency, being sure to follow proper procedures and safety rules.
Immediately inform the superintendent of any significant changes in plant or distribution system.
Work shift work as assigned, including weekends and holidays, and fill in whenever necessary. Be prepared to work a double shift if needed.
Perform any other job related duties as required.

Requirements

Desirable Education and Experience:
Minimum Job Requirements:
High school education
Obtain and maintain a Class C or Class D Water License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Working knowledge of in-plant and water distribution system operations
Ability to understand and implement verbal and written communications and instructions.
Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to work well with others is mandatory.
An understanding of the need and agreement to work weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to utilize computer SCADA system for water plant and distribution system operation.