SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, is responsible for managing the Authority’s efforts to maintain water quality in its distribution system, operation of its ground water systems (Palm Key & Point South), and drinking water wells. Ensures all necessary and appropriate samples are collected from each of BJWSA’s water systems. Manages BJWSA’s response, investigation, and resolution of customers’ water quality complaints. Manages planning, implementation, and all other aspects of BJWSA’s Unidirectional Flushing Program. Directs BJWSA’s conventional flushing activities, annual free chlorine conversion, and all other efforts intended to maintain water quality in its water distribution systems
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
•Ensures that all functions required to operate and maintain BJWSA’s water production wells are completed safely and in accordance with all applicable SCDES regulations. Operates these systems in a manner that always produces safe drinking water in a cost-effective manner that meets all regulatory requirements.
•Performs various supervisory duties including daily operation and maintenance of wells, pump stations and distribution systems, scheduling, assigning, counseling, appraising, safety training and providing recommendations for disciplinary action and/or discharge.
•Schedules and ensures the completion of all necessary sampling including: general water quality samples, main clearance samples, routine bacteriological sampling, lead and copper sampling and all other needed sampling.
•Ensures that all booster pump stations and tank sites are operated and maintained safely in accordance with BJWSA’s prescribed maintenance schedule including the performance of preventive maintenance and routine maintenance.
•Leads BJWSA’s efforts to evaluate, respond to, and resolve customer complaints related to water quality through coordination with Customer Care, Field Operations, Laboratory, and other workgroups. Including analyzing water samples from complaint locations, preparing reports for each complaint including sample results and transmitting it to the customer.
•Leads efforts to maintain appropriate disinfectant concentrations in BJWSA’s distribution systems including monitoring, sampling, directing routine flushing activities, and recommending changes to storage tank operating ranges and disinfectant residual targets at treatment plants.
•Updates and prepares SOPs for distribution systems. Complete work orders associated with the operation of its ground water systems tank sites and booster pump stations. Performs equipment monitoring and completes preventative maintenance and routine maintenance work orders as needed. Performs instrument calibrations.
•Provides various reports as needed including: monthly and quarterly reports and data summary reports.
•Receives reviews, prepares, and processes various forms and documentation to include monthly and quarterly reports, SOP reports, record charts, station logs, chemical analysis forms, bacteriological records, chlorine data sheets, charts, diagrams, maps, etc.
•Provides training and support for operators in the operation of the Hach WIMS system.
•Manages BJWSA’s Uni-Directional Flushing Program including formulating flushing plans for the overall system and specific portions, scheduling flushing events, and coordinating activities with other affected groups such as Field Operations, Plant Operations, Customer Care, and Communications.
•Prepares operating budget requests for well systems and distribution programs and monitors operations for budget compliance. Purchases needed treatment chemicals, equipment and instrumentation.
•Ensures W&WQT operators are properly trained to meet water treatment quality standards and to fulfill formal training requirements set by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR) Environmental Certification Board.
•Prepares and processes a variety of required reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. Maintains files and documentation. Receives, reviews, and/or transmits a variety of information including daily operations log, daily calibration logs, pumping reports, chemical use logs, SCDES reports, South Carolina Water Resources Commission (SCWRC) water use reports, etc.
•Performs special projects as required or assigned by the Chief of Water Plant Operations.
•Performs other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Degree in science, environmental engineering or related field preferred. Four years’ experience as a water treatment operator with at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Must possess basic mechanic skills to perform both equipment checks, preventative maintenance, and complete instrument calibration. Must possess the ability to operate a variety of equipment used in plant and potable well systems. Requires computer experience in Excel, Word and the ability to learn software used by BJWSA. Must possess or obtain training in confined space entry, work zone safety, HAZMAT safety, and first aid/CPR.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess S.C. Class “A” Water Treatment Plant Operator License and a Class “A” Water Distribution License or obtain such licenses within two years of hire or selection. Must possess a valid driver's license.
All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.