Wastewater O&M Technician - Upper Marlboro
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States
Recruitment Category Type
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category
Functional Category Production
Grade
Grade CL.10
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Requisition Number
Requisition Number 26-0147
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Level
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name
Organization Name Western Branch WRRF
Reports to
Full or Part Time
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
6:30am – 3:00pm, 2:30pm – 11:00pm, and 10:30pm – 7:00am.
Position Location
Job Description
The
Wastewater Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician
performs routine and critical work in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities.
Essential Functions
Entry Level
Assists with collecting and analyzing samples of plant processes and receiving waters
Assists with operating and monitoring equipment and processes with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates and maintains equipment in facilities for cleaning, lubrication, for items such as centrifuges, incinerators, belt presses, gravity belt thickeners, augers, mixers, etc.
Assists with evaluating the performance of mechanical equipment and conveyance systems
Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Assists with monitoring biological and chemical treatment processes and makes adjustments as directed
Handles material shipments and inventory and locates spare parts from inventory system
Assists with overhauling specialty valves or swaps out valves in the plant
Utilizes drawings, blueprints, plans, and reference materials to locate pumping stations, valves, process equipment, electrical substations, chemical storage, feed facilities and underground piping
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Assists with conducting general plumbing repairs such as compression fitting replacement, pipe joining, and cutting for various pipe materials
Makes basic repairs for pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to create record data from parameters gathered, work orders and other administrative tasks such as accessing backlog, adding material to work orders, and finding parts in WSSC Water warehouses
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports
Assists with inspecting motors for heat, noise and vibration and performs motor lubrication and cleaning
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Uses the computer for data entry and process control
Conducts proper operation of wastewater solids handling processes
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Level I
Collects and analyzes samples of plant processes and receiving waters
Operates and monitors equipment and processes with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates and maintains equipment in facilities for cleaning, lubrication, for items such as centrifuges, incinerators, belt presses, gravity belt thickeners, augers, mixers, etc.
Evaluates the performance of mechanical equipment and conveyance systems; Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Monitors biological and chemical treatment processes and makes adjustments as directed
Handles material shipments and inventory and locates spare parts from inventory system
Overhauls specialty valves or swaps out valves in the plant
Utilizes drawings, blueprints, plans, and reference materials to locate pumping stations, valves, process equipment, electrical substations, chemical storage, feed facilities and underground piping
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Conducts general plumbing repairs such as compression fitting replacement, pipe joining, and cutting for various pipe materials
Makes basic repairs for pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to create record data from parameters gathered, work orders and other administrative tasks such as accessing backlog, adding material to work orders, and finding parts in WSSC Water warehouses
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports
Inspects motors for heat, noise and vibration and performs motor lubrication and cleaning
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Uses the computer for data entry and process control
Conducts proper operation of wastewater solids handling processes
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Level II
Operates and monitors equipment and processes, with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates biological and chemical processes such as Biological BOD removal, Nitrification, Denitrification and Biological Phosphorus removal
Operates chemical process for disinfection, Phosphorus removal, coagulation etc.
Verifies and reviews plant process data for accuracy and validity
Performs lab analysis and interprets data to ensure compliance with facility discharge permit
Performs extensive laboratory analysis, interprets data and makes necessary adjustments to processes
Troubleshoots mechanical systems such as air compressors, pumping systems, and flocculation or clarifier systems; evaluates pump performance
Operates high and low-pressure steam boilers gas collection and treatment equipment as well as gas flaring systems as needed
Replaces and repairs process equipment such as check valves, rotors, chemical feed pumps, air compressors, and sump pumps
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports for treatment processes
Performs specialty valve operations and repairs and swaps out valves for maintenance and works with contractors or other WSSC Water crews for installation of new valves
Operates and troubleshoots wastewater solids handling processes and resolves issues with equipment and overall process system
Operates and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls
Performs senior level shift work and oversees a shift of Wastewater O&M Technicians
May be designated to oversee facility operations
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths, using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Conducts extensive repairs on existing plumbing installations, troubleshoots pump flushing stands, installs control piping on specialty valves, and identifies failures associated with piping
Performs straight edge alignment for coupled motor shafts to pump shafts, and replacement of worn shafts with follow‑up monitoring for improper alignment
Inspects, repairs and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment systems
Interprets data and makes process adjustments within established guidelines
Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Evaluates fault codes on VFDs and troubleshoots motor issues for motor maintenance and proper operation
Coordinates removal of preliminary treatment equipment from wastewater treatment processes
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Works with computer for data entry and process control
Leads preventive maintenance work for equipment concerning solids handling process
Responsible for keeping supervisors informed relative to facility status
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to handle administrative tasks and instructing new employees in the computer and data entry program; finishing work orders and reviewing work order backlogs
Reviews invoices and daily operation log entries for accuracy and locates O&M manuals in facility
Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains multi‑hearth incinerators
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Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category
Functional Category Production
Grade
Grade CL.10
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Requisition Number
Requisition Number 26-0147
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Level
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name
Organization Name Western Branch WRRF
Reports to
Full or Part Time
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
6:30am – 3:00pm, 2:30pm – 11:00pm, and 10:30pm – 7:00am.
Position Location
Job Description
The
Wastewater Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician
performs routine and critical work in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities.
Essential Functions
Entry Level
Assists with collecting and analyzing samples of plant processes and receiving waters
Assists with operating and monitoring equipment and processes with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates and maintains equipment in facilities for cleaning, lubrication, for items such as centrifuges, incinerators, belt presses, gravity belt thickeners, augers, mixers, etc.
Assists with evaluating the performance of mechanical equipment and conveyance systems
Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Assists with monitoring biological and chemical treatment processes and makes adjustments as directed
Handles material shipments and inventory and locates spare parts from inventory system
Assists with overhauling specialty valves or swaps out valves in the plant
Utilizes drawings, blueprints, plans, and reference materials to locate pumping stations, valves, process equipment, electrical substations, chemical storage, feed facilities and underground piping
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Assists with conducting general plumbing repairs such as compression fitting replacement, pipe joining, and cutting for various pipe materials
Makes basic repairs for pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to create record data from parameters gathered, work orders and other administrative tasks such as accessing backlog, adding material to work orders, and finding parts in WSSC Water warehouses
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports
Assists with inspecting motors for heat, noise and vibration and performs motor lubrication and cleaning
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Uses the computer for data entry and process control
Conducts proper operation of wastewater solids handling processes
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Level I
Collects and analyzes samples of plant processes and receiving waters
Operates and monitors equipment and processes with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates and maintains equipment in facilities for cleaning, lubrication, for items such as centrifuges, incinerators, belt presses, gravity belt thickeners, augers, mixers, etc.
Evaluates the performance of mechanical equipment and conveyance systems; Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Monitors biological and chemical treatment processes and makes adjustments as directed
Handles material shipments and inventory and locates spare parts from inventory system
Overhauls specialty valves or swaps out valves in the plant
Utilizes drawings, blueprints, plans, and reference materials to locate pumping stations, valves, process equipment, electrical substations, chemical storage, feed facilities and underground piping
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Conducts general plumbing repairs such as compression fitting replacement, pipe joining, and cutting for various pipe materials
Makes basic repairs for pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to create record data from parameters gathered, work orders and other administrative tasks such as accessing backlog, adding material to work orders, and finding parts in WSSC Water warehouses
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports
Inspects motors for heat, noise and vibration and performs motor lubrication and cleaning
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Uses the computer for data entry and process control
Conducts proper operation of wastewater solids handling processes
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Level II
Operates and monitors equipment and processes, with potential exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, thermal, noise and radioactive hazards
Operates biological and chemical processes such as Biological BOD removal, Nitrification, Denitrification and Biological Phosphorus removal
Operates chemical process for disinfection, Phosphorus removal, coagulation etc.
Verifies and reviews plant process data for accuracy and validity
Performs lab analysis and interprets data to ensure compliance with facility discharge permit
Performs extensive laboratory analysis, interprets data and makes necessary adjustments to processes
Troubleshoots mechanical systems such as air compressors, pumping systems, and flocculation or clarifier systems; evaluates pump performance
Operates high and low-pressure steam boilers gas collection and treatment equipment as well as gas flaring systems as needed
Replaces and repairs process equipment such as check valves, rotors, chemical feed pumps, air compressors, and sump pumps
Maintains records, performs calculations, and composes reports for treatment processes
Performs specialty valve operations and repairs and swaps out valves for maintenance and works with contractors or other WSSC Water crews for installation of new valves
Operates and troubleshoots wastewater solids handling processes and resolves issues with equipment and overall process system
Operates and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls
Performs senior level shift work and oversees a shift of Wastewater O&M Technicians
May be designated to oversee facility operations
Climbs into tanks to include 30-foot depths, using rigging equipment to lift equipment
Conducts extensive repairs on existing plumbing installations, troubleshoots pump flushing stands, installs control piping on specialty valves, and identifies failures associated with piping
Performs straight edge alignment for coupled motor shafts to pump shafts, and replacement of worn shafts with follow‑up monitoring for improper alignment
Inspects, repairs and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic control systems on valves and process equipment systems
Interprets data and makes process adjustments within established guidelines
Interprets conformance of test procedures to "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater"
Evaluates fault codes on VFDs and troubleshoots motor issues for motor maintenance and proper operation
Coordinates removal of preliminary treatment equipment from wastewater treatment processes
Calibrates UV sensors, isolates UV reactors, and changes UV lamps and quartz sleeves
Operates WSSC Water motor vehicles and other specialized equipment such as forklift and tractor, as required
Works with computer for data entry and process control
Leads preventive maintenance work for equipment concerning solids handling process
Responsible for keeping supervisors informed relative to facility status
Uses TEAMS / CMMS to handle administrative tasks and instructing new employees in the computer and data entry program; finishing work orders and reviewing work order backlogs
Reviews invoices and daily operation log entries for accuracy and locates O&M manuals in facility
Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains multi‑hearth incinerators
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