Water Plant Engineer (Operates a Water Production Facility)
Metropolitan Utilities DistrictOmaha, NE, US18 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionRequired - Have and maintain a valid driver's license Required - Pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screen Required - Pre-employment and / or post-offer physical demands screening Required - Hearing (audiogram), Vision, and Color identification testing Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for confined entry procedures and / or chemical exposure Required - State of Nebraska Grade IV (4) Water Operator License within 180 Days Required - State of Nebraska Grade III (3) Water Operators License within 3 years Ability to perform simple chemical titrations and determine endpoints, turbidity tests, and color tests Ability to perform routine math operations to properly calculate chemical applications for treatment Ability to work and think independently in accordance with verbal and written instructions Ability to provide work direction to others Ability to work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sodium permanganate, polymers, ammonia, ferric sulfate, fluoride, lime, hydrochloric acid, powdered carbon, soda ash, sodium bisulfite, and other treatment / cleaning materials Must be detail oriented and able to write legibly to maintain detailed logs and records Must be willing to work 8-hour and 12-hour rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful situations Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and enterprise software (e.g., SAP) Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required Laboratory skills preferred (entry level) Knowledge of basic fluid flow principles preferred Documented mechanical aptitude preferred Control treatment processes to meet directed requirements (wellfield operations, basin blowdowns and transfers, chemical feed adjustments, filter rates, basin flow rates, filter backwash schedules, high service pump operations) Notify duty chemist or supervisor of plant failures or abnormal conditions Check status of and operate pumps, basins, chemical feeders, filters, and related equipment Control the water plant using SCADA and related equipment; operate manually as necessary to ensure business continuity Collect and test samples at established intervals; record results and interpret to adjust operations Respond to plant failure alarms and make adjustments as needed Perform the physical requirements of the position Platte West Essential Functions only : operate natural gas generators as needed to avoid outages and restore plant after power events Assist in training new employees with detailed instruction and on-site guidance Perform safety checks of buildings, grounds, and equipment; report non-compliance and facilitate corrective action Perform preliminary diagnosis of problems and inform supervisors for action Assist with maintenance tasks and weekly maintenance schedules Drive District vehicles Field : Work inside / outside in all weather and terrains for extended periods Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting, reaching, gripping, and operating tools Frequent use of laboratory equipment and documentation of findings Occasional lifting up to 70 lbs; frequent use of respirators as required Continuous communication and coordination with team Field : Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods Entry level Full-time Other Utilities
Overview
Water Plant Engineer (Operates a Water Production Facility) at Metropolitan Utilities District. Directs the operation of plant equipment to produce the specified quantity and quality of finished water, monitors plant equipment to assure proper plant performance, applies process chemicals, maintains plant operational records, and uses laboratory test equipment for routine tests.
Education
- Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Required - Minimum of 3 years of operational or maintenance experience at a water treatment facility, or distribution system
- Required - Minimum of 6 years working building operations / maintenance, or production facility operations / maintenance experience
- Preferred - Potable Water Treatment Plant Experience
- Preferred - Experience with using SCADA or other control systems
- Preferred - Experience working rotating shifts
Licenses, Certifications and / or Testing
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