Position Purpose: Is in direct responsible charge of assigned shift. Responsible for directing the activities of that shift to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Provides day-to-day monitoring/operations of equipment, routine sampling, laboratory analysis and minor maintenance activities and uses experience to optimize plant performance.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units.Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or to alter unit processes.Monitors and observes operating conditions, and records observation and data; diagnoses technical operational problems and takes corrective action; and communicates status, changes and abnormalities in operating areas.Assists in the development of process control and standard operating procedures; verifies and reports on corrective action taken against malfunctions, and variances abnormal operations conditions.Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Samples wastewater, sludge and gases according to schedule, and services automatic samplers.Performs routing lab tests and routine instrument calibration for portable meters.Performs minor maintenance including routine preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments; performs basic troubleshooting of equipment, recommends solutions and, where appropriate, fills out maintenance requests.Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.Provides on-the-job training for Operator I and Grade Operator positions in operations, maintenance and safety duties as required.Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating and emergency response procedures.Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work areas, tools, equipment, facilities and grounds.Determines and directs remedial action in event of an emergency.Performs other related duties as needed.Work Environment:Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperature and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
