Water Production Specialist

JOB

WHY DMWW?Each employee plays a vital role at Des Moines Water Works. We want employees who are customer-centered and dedicated to our mission to provide Water You Can Trust for Life to 600,000 central Iowans. You are part of a team at DMWW that values environmental stewardship to protect our most natural resource – the water we depend upon for life – but also our company’s most valuable resource – our people. Your overall wellbeing is important to us. DMWW wants you to be safe at work and to live a healthy life.About the Position: Under the supervision of the Water Production Supervisor of Operators, controls and operates all treatment and pumping facilities necessary to produce high quality adequate quantities of water to meet system demand as economically as possible. Will on occasion be the operator in charge after normal business hours and maintain equipment, as assigned.Shift Information: Hours are Monday- Friday 11:00pm to 7:00amThere is an additional 5% per hour shift pay differential for this shift.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Controls, operates, and monitors all treatment plant pumps and related equipment.Regulates treatment plant production to meet system demand. Monitors and controls the distribution of system water resources, to insure a sufficient supply of water to all customers. Using the SCADA systems, monitors treatment process and system performance data, to ensure the production of high-quality water and proper operation of all equipment. Monitor the status of treatment processes by performing mini-lab analysis and reviewing lab test results. Evaluates the treatment process chemical selection, feed rate and results, to make sure they are appropriate, based on desired water quality results and current raw water quality.Controls and operates diesel driven pump, boiler system and emergency generator as required. Operates microprocessors controls and observes in-plant instrumentation for chemical feed systems, pumps, and treatment processes. Keeps accurate daily logs of operating data and activities for the water treatment process and remote facilities operation. Monitors weather, fire, and security systems, acknowledges alarms, and make appropriate communication contacts in emergency situations.Coordinates the duties and responsibilities of the other Operators as needed, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Fleur Drive treatment and other remote facilities. Assists Operator in duties relating to water treatment, water distribution, and heating/ventilating systems. Determines urgency of requests and coordinates notification of personnel during regular hours and off hours to ensure proper response to emergencies. Works in a team environment with minimum supervision.Receives, interprets and responds to two-way radio requests for information on routine and emergency situations.Communicates and coordinates with internal and external customers through the use of computers, reports, charts, and process knowledge. Operates, adjusts, and maintains the lime slakers and the lime slurry feed equipment.Determines the number of filters required, maintains filter water levels, and backwashes filters.Collects and analyzes water samples from raw water sources, pre-sed and softening basins, filters, and finished water source for pH, hardness, alkalinity, and turbidity control. Makes necessary adjustments to maintain desired results. Performs periodic inspections of basins, filters, low lift pumps, Flooding Station, Raccoon River intake, chemical feed systems and process equipment. Inspects, operates, maintains and repairs treatment plant equipment including basins, tanks, chemical feeders, pumps, valves, tools, electrical, plumbing and heating systems. Assists in the unloading and loading of chemicals and equipment.Cleans pre-sedimentation and treatment basins, tanks, and vaults.Performs preventive, normal, and emergency maintenance on water treatment equipment, using required tools.Performs general maintenance and lubrication on all equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.Performs other duties of a similar nature.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Des Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, completion of selected assessments and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. The selected Des Moines Water Works candidate must also be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical.E-Verify Process: Des Moines Water Works participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Des Moines Water Works must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents as soon as possible after the job offer has been made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.