Journeyman - Water Filter Plant - Public Services

JOURNEYMAN - WATER PLANT

Department: Public Services

Division: Water Filter Plant

Pay Grade: Grade 150: Annual Salary ($68,668.72 - $99,569.65), Hourly ($33.01 - $47.87)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 Hours per week, Eligible for Benefits

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GENERAL PURPOSE

This position operates and maintains the City's water treatment and pumping facilities to regulate the flow of water to various zones in the water system, to ensure that adequate water supplies are available throughout the City, and to operate and maintain various pumping and valving equipment and production facilities in support of the City's water system; to act as an electrician or plumber for the City's facilities. Receives direct supervision from the Water Production Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform electrical or plumbing work for the entire Ogden City system.
• Perform SCADA work, including programming for the entire Ogden City system.
• Perform water sampling and analysis and be able to interpret the analysis daily.
• Inspect all processes regularly and record all vital information on production totals.
• Inspect all pumps and water treatment equipment for malfunctions or leaks; diagnose needed repairs; perform maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Clean and lubricate pumps and other production equipment as needed.
• Perform weekly testing of equipment, instrumentation, meters, etc., to maintain quality assurance and high performance.
• Record production and water demands on a per-shift, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Maintain the accuracy of the reclaimed water system.
• Perform water analysis to determine the chemistry of water from various locations and ensure the accuracy and proper functioning of the water plant processes.
• Monitor all equipment, instrumentation, etc., for proper operation.
• Make frequent visual and audio inspections of all equipment and facilities regularly.
• Make water adjustments to filter plant and to well field and be able to calculate adjustments in chemicals accordingly.
• Perform regular routine cleaning, scrubbing, polishing, painting, and maintenance of filter plant floors, windows, walls, ground maintenance, pumping, equipment, panels, etc.
• Operate a truck-mounted snowplow and a tractor-mounted snow blower to remove snow from the filter plant parking lot and roadways and all roadways to the well site.
• Operate sludge-removable equipment, ensure the security of the filter plant, and perform all other duties as assigned.
• Read and interpret all instrument gauges, apertures, meters, computer screens, SCADA screens, and HMI screens (Human-Machine Interface).
• Understand the functions of 6 deep well pumping stations, which involve water levels in the well, proper voltage, proper amperage drawing, proper line pressures, motor functions, pump functions, proper lubrication of motor, and well line shaft bearings.
• Proper operation of all valves, manually and electrically.
• Learn how emergency backup generators function and how to cycle automatically and manually.
• Learn where every circuit breaker is and what components they are connected to.
• Learn the functions of every valve at the filter plant and well site.
• Operate and maintain HVAC system.
• Learn the various water supply systems at the filter plant.
• Understand new, programmable Process Logic Controllers, Central Processing Units, and Remote Transmission Units.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees are required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employees must communicate in person with the public during office hours; and employees must use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least four years of experience as an indentured Electrical or Plumbing Apprentice
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Training in SCADA programming is highly desired.
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession or ability to obtain, within six months of appointment, a Utah Grade IV Water Treatment Certificate and Grade IV Water Distribution Certificate.
• Possession of a Utah Class "A" CDL, or ability to obtain, within 150 days of appointment.
• Possession of a Utah Journeyman Plumbing License or Journeyman Electrician License must be obtained within one year from the hire date.
• Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, and IS700 within one year of hire.

Failure to obtain/maintain license and certificate as outlined above may result in termination from the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the subject matter required to perform work as a master electrician or master plumber.
• Knowledge of water plant operation processes such as coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration, and disinfection.
• Knowledge of the standard chemicals used in water treatment.
• Knowledge of basic terms such as influent, effluent, back washing, surface washing, rewashing, waste washing, recycled water, sludge blankets, sludge handling, and safe handling of treatment chemicals.
• Knowledge of basic formulas for calculating cubic feet per second, gallons per minute, gallons per hour, gallons per day, acre feet, detention time, and all flow rates.
• Knowledge of calculating chemical dosages in milligrams per liter or parts per million.
• Knowledge of the properties of chlorine, carbon, potassium, ferric chloride, and polymers.
• Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics, pumping capabilities for chemical feeders, filling tanks, reservoirs, etc., laboratory testing for alkalinity, ph., turbidity, chlorine residual, taste and odors, color jar testing; algebra and geometry background desired for mathematical computations and calculations.
• Knowledge of the water regulations dictated by the U.S.E.P.A. and Utah State Bureau of Drinking Water, including all the Maximum Contaminant Levels and Standards.
• Skill in operating complex computer programs and screens.
• Skill in programming SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems for remote control and monitoring or rebuilding and maintaining valves, pumps, or other plumbing facilities.
• Skill in operating Ignition Software, Pall Software, Crystal Reports, MS Office, Excel, Word, Access, and Intellection Fix 32, which is interfaced with Allen Bradley PLC 500 PM Link.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Skill in operating various water control and pumping equipment safely and effectively.
• Skill in recognizing improper pump operation through visual inspection or auditory inspection.
• Skill in repairing water control and pumping equipment.
• Skill in calculating the chemical needs of water based on analysis results.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports.
• Skill in working independently in the absence of supervision.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, climbing up and down stairs, embankments, vaults, and pits
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles as required by the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication.
• Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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