Wastewater Plant Operator

• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment facilities and equipment
• Operates fluidized-bed incinerators, steam generating facilities, steam turbines and associated compressors, pumps, motors and valves
• Maintains proper operating conditions of the Waste Heat Boiler
• Oversees and operates high pressure steam boiler systems, including Water Treatment and Reverse Osmosis
• Inspect and replace ion exchange tanks
• Performs the startup and shut down of preheat burners and scrubber system
• Monitors sand levels in the Sand Silo System and replenishes sand beds
• Monitor and replenish softener tank by adding salt
• Monitors and maintains the Ash System
• Operates units by controlling and monitoring equipment and processes manually and through control systems
• Records operating data and maintains operating log
• Inspects equipment by sight, sound and touch
• Monitors, interprets and records gauges, chart and meter readings
• Monitors and responds to process alarms
• Makes necessary changes and adjust controls to maintain proper operating conditions
• Opens and closes valves and gates to properly route or adjust process air flow
• Performs routine analytical tests and records results including water treatment analysis
• Observes proper procedures for starting up and shutting down equipment
• Performs routine maintenance, lubrication, adjustment and inspection of equipment and reports results
• Writes work request, follows lock-out tag-out procedure
• Assists supervisors in training new operators
• Performs general clean-up and painting of equipment and work area
• Observes safe work practices
• Assists in developing standard operating procedures
• May be called upon to support operational needs related to incineration at any facility

• High school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience performing skilled work in the operation and maintenance of steam turbines and boilers
• Current and valid Stationary Engineer’s License issued by the State of Ohio
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the District’s acceptable guidelines
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of stationary engines, boilers and associated equipment
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, drawings, keep records and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain sound judgments and decisions based on interpretation of data
• Ability to work unscheduled hours during emergency, unusual situations and/or filling in for vacant shifts, including rotating shifts
• Physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis, lift and stack 80 lbs. bags of salt, exert up to 46 lbs. of push/pull force to move 55 GL drums, lift and control brine bags
• Ability to wear required respiratory protection devices, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal

Experience in fluidized-bed and/or multiple hearth incinerators

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking at our facilities
• Corporate Discounts
• Active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance