Senior Plant Operations
Specialist
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs technical and lead
supervisory duties in the operation and maintenance
performed at wastewater and/or water treatment plants. This
person is highly proficient in the technical processes,
equipment, maintenance, reports, compliance, laboratory
tests and sampling that are performed on a daily basis at a
treatment plant.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The primary functions of an employee in this highly
proficient technical classification is to plan and schedule
the day-to-day work for the plant staff, to operate and
maintain the treatment plant equipment, and to meet all
regulatory requirements. The employee in this class
exercises team leader work duties over other employees and
provides the Supervisor documentation for performance
reviews. An employee in this position must be technically
proficient with the operation and maintenance of plant
equipment and have a good working knowledge of the computer
software applications that are utilized to operate,
maintain, and report. The duties of this class are performed
in both outdoor and indoor work environments. Weekend,
holidays, standby, and shift work may be required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The Senior Plant Operations Specialist reports to the
Utility Treatment Supervisor; provides lead-type direction
to assigned Plant Operations Specialist and Utility
Technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
Performs daily lead direction for the operation of a
treatment plant; documents the performance of subordinate
employees; makes disciplinary and assignment recommendations
to supervisor with supporting written documentation;
monitors and controls the proper treatment of the plant to
meet city, state, and federal regulations; plans and
schedules the daily work of treatment plant personnel;
Plans and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance
repairs; provides lead supervision in complex installation
and repair work, such as overhauling major pumps or shutting
down sections of the treatment plant process
Provides training to assigned personnel in process
control, equipment, computer systems, lab analyses, and
safety; provides and maintains written records of
maintenance and repair programs and submits reports to the
supervisor
Orders supplies and chemicals to assure continuous
operation of facility
Operates computerized telemetry control systems and
updates and performs back-ups on these systems
Provides daily lead direction for activities in a control
room that has oversight of other treatment facilities,
sewage lift stations, reservoirs, wells, reuse systems, and
security alarms
Documents safe work practices of employees and implements
safety and environmental changes and modifications at the
plant; participates in updating safety programs, and the
scheduling and tracking of safety training
Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating
construction plans, work processes, systems and procedures
to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards
Performs routine and daily operational and maintenance
duties at the plant
Performs standardized water quality tests and interpret
results
Operates process controls and microcomputers
Establishes and maintain effective working relationships
with co-workers and managers
Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalency and some college
course work in science or management, and three to five
years increasingly responsible experience in the operation
and maintenance of treatment facilities or any equivalent
combination of training and experience, may be considered.
ADEQ Grade IV Wastewater Treatment or Grade IV Water
Treatment Certificate is required upon hire, dependent on
assignment; and a valid Arizona Drivers License and the
ability to maintain insurability under the City Vehicle
Insurance Program.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience or training in supervisory or team leadership
techniques. At least two years of college course work in
science or management.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
perform the essential functions of this class successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are
regularly required to talk or hear; in person and by
telephone, use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate
equipment and/or computers; and to reach with hands or arms.
Employees are required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and
stand and to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish
basic colors and/or shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are
regularly required to use oral and written communication
skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;
analyze and solve problems; interact with the general
public, vendors, public agencies, employees and others who
may be encountered during the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, voltages, and adverse
weather. Hazards can be controlled through the use of the
proper safety precautions.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised 07/06
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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