Assistant Chief Plant Operator
NESC Staffing
Portsmouth, NH
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Portsmouth, NH
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Title: Assistant Chief Plant Operator
NATURE OF WORK
Position performs responsible technical process control and supervisory work in the daily maintenance of the City’s water and/or wastewater infrastructure. Provides for the proper functioning of the facilities. Acts as Chief Plant Operator in the absence of Chief.
SUPERVISION
Incumbent works under general direction of the Chief Plant Operator, work is performed in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial independence in determining the sequence and timing of duties and in planning and organizing the work activities. Incumbent uses judgment to solve problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines, and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with supervisor. Incumbent prepares and submits weekly reports on preventive maintenance status for the supervisor’s review.
Position is responsible for the immediate supervision of treatment operations staff. Employees may work on different shifts and at different locations than the incumbent. Incumbent trains and evaluates employees and provides input for the discipline, hiring and firing of employees. Workload fluctuates predictably throughout the year. Incumbent is on call for emergencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.
1. Oversees operations, maintenance and repair of all facility equipment and processes. Supervises and assigns staff;ensures for the safety and proper operation of equipment;provides or performs preventative maintenance and repairs, or replacement of equipment, as needed.
2. Maintains and operates treatment facility equipment including pumps, motors, laboratory equipment, chemical injection systems, blowers, and other equipment essential to operations.
3. Attends training sessions to obtain credits necessary to maintain a valid New Hampshire water or wastewater operator’s license and to remain current on new developments in the industry.
4. Maintains quality treated water or wastewater, with chemicals and procedures, to ensure compliance with State and EPA guidelines.
5. Corresponds with customers, municipal, state, and federal officials and consultants regarding system facilities and operations.
6. Administers employee safety programs and training, enforces all regulations, laws and applicable labor contracts.
7. Performs administrative duties for division;maintains records and data;develops record and report forms.
8. May prepare and submit monthly reports according to city, state, and federal requirements.
9. Identifies, documents and schedule all preventative maintenance repairs.
10. Is on call in the operator on-call rotation and is also available for emergencies.
11. Orders and maintains adequate inventory and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
12. Establishes and maintains necessary tools and equipment to perform duties.
13. Maintain maintenance logbook. Ensure all station log books and daily sheets are current.
14. Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of tool rooms, equipment storage area, garages and maintenance trucks.
15. Works on special projects and pilot projects in an effort to enhance plant operations;works with engineering firms on plant or equipment upgrades.
16. Assists the Chief Plant Operator in the development and implementation of policies.
17. Develops and oversees the implementation of standard operating procedures.
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
An incumbent in this position consistently demonstrates a(n)…
1. Working knowledge of mechanics, computer data experience, hydraulics, electronics, and PLC’s.
2. Ability to prepare accurate reports.
3. Strong computer skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, City staff, and government officials at all levels.
ENVIRONMENT, WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT
Position requires examining, analyzing and evaluating the water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment systems and facilities, and determining any actions that need to be taken in its maintenance and/or repair. Judgment is needed to understand, interpret and comply with complex federal, state and local regulations as they pertain to the operation of the facilities. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances;inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with laws and regulations;gathering, analyzing and evaluating samples or data using specialized fact-finding techniques;and/or determining the methods to accomplish the work.
Errors can result in personal injury/loss, delay or loss of service, monetary loss, injury to others, damage to building, equipment, and legal repercussions.
Work is performed in treatment facility and field settings with moderate to loud noise level. Incumbent is required to talk listen/hear and use hands more than 2/3rd of the time;stand, walk, sit, reach with arms and hands, taste and smell up to 1/3rd of the time. Incumbent frequently lifts up to 30 pounds and seldom lifts up to 60 pounds. Incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, diseases, fumes or airborne particles, extremes of heat and cold and moving mechanical parts more than 2/3rd of the time;confined spaces and risk of electric shock up to 1/3rd of the time. Normal vision is required for the position. Equipment operated includes light trucks, automobile, light equipment, power and hand tools, office machines, computers, analyzers, meters, laboratory equipment, and electrical controls.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A candidate for this position must have graduated from high school, or equivalent (GED). An Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred. Five (5) years of experience in the operations and maintenance of a water and/or wastewater treatment facility or related field. Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Qualifying education experience may count for some of this experience.
Hold a current New Hampshire Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Grade III license (or the equivalent from another state). Obtaining additional certification or licensing may be required.
About the Company
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NESC Staffing
The company was founded in 1984 as National Engineering Services Corporation. In 2015, we changed our name to NESC Staffing to better reflect the service we provide to businesses and professionals.
We have grown to six branch offices that cover the entire United States, providing everything from engineering to science recruitment and more. Our goal then and now is to combine years of experience in the industry with state-of-the-art recruitment and payroll methods to provide our employees and client companies with qualified technical support and quality service. We are a privately held nationwide firm with corporate headquarters in Portsmouth, NH.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.nesc.com