Chief Plant Operator Wastewater

Job Objective Reporting directly to the Technical Services Manager, the CPO has full responsibility for the successful operation and maintenance of the assigned facilities. Vista Canyon Water is a 0.4 MGD Recycling Facility (WRF). The facility includes Aero-Mod Biological Technology with UV disinfection. The Facilities at the Tejon-Castac Water District includes two Wastewater Treatment Facilities and one Water Treatment Facility which includes the sewer collection system and a water distribution network. The East Side Wastewater Facility incorporates Membrane Bioreactor Technology followed by UV disinfection. The West Side Wastewater Facility is a Santec Treatment Process followed by sand filters and UV disinfection. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Operate & manage the assets of assigned facilities, associated personnel and clients • Supervise and manage operation & maintenance personnel including responsibility for training, performance evaluations, mentoring etc. • Manages implementation and ongoing utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking Asset Management • Interact with regulatory agencies and clients • Analyze and resolve problems with process and/or equipment • Review lab tests and interpret data • Perform equipment operation and maintenance • Work nights & weekends as necessary to maintain facility compliance • Create and distribute client, regulatory and operating data reports • Prepare and coordinate regulatory programs as required by permit • Maintain compliance with regulatory permits • Oversee and perform process adjustments to maintain treatment process compliance • Perform other duties and participate in the operation of other facilities on limited basis as needed • Client Interface including attending monthly operations meetings • Manage Capital Replacement projects specific to assigned facilities • Communicate any problems/issues to supervisor • Promote and adhere to PERC Water's written corporate Safety program • Maintain acceptable attendance per PERC Water standards • All other tasks as assigned by supervisor Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required