Water Treatment Plant Manager

ob Description

Pay ranges from approximately $67,000 to $102,000. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations
   
• Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community
   
• Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff 
   
• Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations
   
• Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment
   
• Inspects elevated tanks’ condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors’ work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment
   
• Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action
   
• Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections
   
• Prepares safety programs
   
• Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants
   
• Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem
   
• Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations
   
• Develops and writes specifications for new equipment
   
• Develops and writes maintenance manuals
   
• Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports
   
• Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval 
   
• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment;
   
• Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)
   
• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees