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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Wastewater Treatment Area Operator (Richmond CI)

Richmond County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33K/yr - $57K/yr

3+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Adult Correction is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives through various operations. They are seeking a Wastewater Treatment Area Operator to maintain and repair equipment, collect and analyze samples, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

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Responsibilities

Collecting and analyzing samples at various stages of the Wastewater Treatment Plant process to include: flow measurement; dissolved oxygen, settleable matter, residual chorine, temperature and PH

Observing the operation of the Treatment Plant and performing preventative maintenance on pumps, blowers, electric motors, filter, tanks, basins, recirculation and sludge pumps and other equipment to guard against equipment failure

Interpreting on-site test results and results of certified laboratory analysis for such test as Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, and Ammonia Nitrogen for evaluation of plant operation efficiency

Implementing necessary treatment process controls

Recognizing wastewater treatment conditions and making necessary corrections such as: setting, adjusting, and monitoring regulators, timers, and control mechanisms determining correct amounts of chemicals to ensure safe and efficient wastewater treatment

Responsible for all major repairs to the Treatment Plant to ensure immediate equipment repair to prevent a potential health or environmental hazard. Such conditions could include: bypassing of treatment process, septic condition arising from aeration blower failure or typical equipment failure

Supervising offender labor for the daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant and associated equipment to include: cleaning solids from Lift Station bar screens, disposal of waste, maintenance of drying beds, general maintenance of electric motors and other Plant components

Achieving efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant within recognized environment as established by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Division of Water Quality such as meeting required effluent quality. Limitations, monitoring and report of effluent quality, ensuring the proper application of sludge on permitted land in accordance with permit

Monitoring and accurately adjusting valves, pumps, blowers, recirculation systems, equalization basin flow, and chemical additive systems to maintain correct operational levels

Maintaining daily records and charts indicating plant operational efficiency levels are compiled for reference and are subject to review by the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Section

Qualification

Wastewater treatment operationsChemical analysisEquipment maintenanceRegulationsSupervisory skills

Required

High school or General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, which includes making prescribed chemical and bacteriological analysis of water/wastewater

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformation that they undergo which includes usage of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, and production

Knowledge and skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of applicable machines, equipment, and tools

Knowledge of state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to the area

Work of some positions in this classification may require employee to possess or obtain C-Well, spray irrigation and subsurface certifications within 24 months and/or obtain & maintain Pesticide Applicator certification within 24 months of hire