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Job Description
| PLANT SPECIALIST I |
Job Code: 8880
Pay Grade: 111
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Performs operation and maintenance of a treatment facility. Participates in the analysis and troubleshooting of the operational problems using available data and follows the proper course of action to meet plant operating objectives.
Work performed with under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved. Work is physically demanding in hazardous conditions requiring close contact with different chemicals while wearing the appropriate safety equipment. Plants operate 24 hours 7 days a week and may require Operators to work overtime and rotational shifts. May be assigned as team leader. May be required to provide training. |
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Provides preventive and corrective maintenance on mixers, blowers, compressors, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
- Collects process samples in accordance with approved protocol.
- Maintains operational database and records.
- Follows safety procedures.
- Monitors and responds to facility SCADA system.
- Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment.
- Performs quality checks and responds to trouble calls.
- Drives a tractor-trailer or dump truck, if applicable to location.
- Troubleshoots processes and equipment such as chemical feed units and various level control systems, hydraulics and pneumatic equipment.
- Provides operational control assistance for processes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Depending on area of assignment, must possess State mandated C Water or Wastewater certification.
- Depending on area of assignment, must possess appropriate level of CDL with required endorsements or possess CDL permit and, obtain license and endorsements within six months of hire or promotion.
- Depending on area of assignment , must be able to comply with the requirements of the Utilities' Health and Safety Manual.
Proficiency/Skill Areas:
1. Treatment process control in advance water or wastewater systems.
2. SCADA/DCS system operations of electronic equipment.
3. Proficiency and use of computer software used in operation
4. Mechanical maintenance of the treatment facilities.
5. Biosolids processing and management.
Within one year of hire/promotion date, employees must successfully pass a written General Knowledge Test and a Skill Test in one of the specialty areas listed above with a passing score of at least 70% on each. In addition to the written tests, a hands-on skill test demonstrating mastery of the skill must be successfully completed for one of the skill areas.
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| Preferences |
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Prefer applicants with education and training involving mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience and, competent in basic mathematics, chemistry and biology. |
2/3/2017
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