Metropolitan Utilities District
Water Plant Engineer (Operates a Water Production Facility)
Metropolitan Utilities District, Bellevue, Nebraska, United States, 68123
Shift
Rotating. Please apply directly on our Careers page.
Position Summary Under limited supervision, the Water Plant Engineer directs the operation of plant equipment to produce the specified quantity and quality of finished water, monitors plant equipment to assure proper plant performance, applies process chemicals, maintains plant operational records, and uses laboratory test equipment for routine tests.
Education
Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Minimum Requirements
Required - Minimum of 3 years of operational or maintenance experience at a water treatment facility, or distribution system or
Required - Minimum of 6 years working building operations/maintenance or production facility operations/maintenance experience
Preferred - Potable Water Treatment Plant Experience
Preferred - Experience with using SCADA or other control systems
Preferred - Experience working rotating shifts
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license upon hire
Required - State of Nebraska Grade IV (4) Water Operator License within 180 days
Required - State of Nebraska Grade III (3) Water Operators License or a City of Omaha Grade 3 Stationary Engineers Certificate within 3 years
Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the District’s Respiratory Protection Program within 60 days
Required - Hearing (audiogram), Vision, and Color identification testing upon hire
Required - Vision and Color identification testing upon hire
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to perform simple chemical titrations and determine endpoints, turbidity tests, and color tests
Ability to perform routine math operations to properly calculate chemical applications for treatment
Ability to work and think independently in accordance with verbal and written instructions
Ability to provide work direction to others
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sodium permanganate, polymers, ammonia, ferric sulfate, fluoride, lime, hydrochloric acid, powdered carbon, soda ash and various other treatment and/or cleaning materials
Must be detail oriented and able to write legibly to maintain detailed logs and records
Must be willing to work 8 hour and 12 hour rotating shifts to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful situations
Efficient written and verbal communication skills in English to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation
Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required
Laboratory skills are preferred. (Entry proficiency)
Knowledge of basic fluid flow principles is preferred
Documented Mechanical aptitude is preferred
Essential Functions
Control treatment processes to meet directed requirements to include, but not limited to, wellfield operations, basin blowdowns and transfers, chemical feed adjustments, filter rates, basin flow rates, filter backwash schedules, and high service pump operations
Notify duty chemist or supervisor in the event of plant failures or abnormal conditions
Check status of and operate pumps, basins, chemical feeders, filters, and related equipment
Control water plant by means of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and related equipment, and manually operate plant to ensure business continuity. This includes escalated issues as needed
Pick-up and test samples of water in various stages of purification process, record test results, and interpret these results
Respond to plant failure alarms and make necessary adjustments or changes if needed
Perform the physical requirements of position
Operate high service and well field pumps to maintain proper flow through the plant and to meet required production rates and storage requirements
Operate diesel and natural gas stationary engines, generators, and boilers
Convert plant and well field equipment to backup power systems after loss of utility power. Return plant and well field to normal operating condition after utility power is restored
Assist in training of new employees and provide work direction to Water Plant Operators. This includes providing detailed instructions, side by side plant operation to work through various scenarios and delivering feedback
Perform safety checks of building, grounds, and equipment to ensure standards are maintained and systems are operational to include, but not limited to, vandalism, lighting, heat, leaks, electrical trouble, and fire; document or report non-compliance and/or facilitate corrective action as appropriate
Perform preliminary diagnosis of problems related to plant systems and inform supervisors to initiate corrective action
Perform, or assist with, various plant maintenance tasks including basin washing, operations and maintenance of boilers and HVAC equipment, operation and maintenance of residuals handling equipment, various wellfield maintenance tasks, and housekeeping and grounds keeping maintenance duties
Perform weekly maintenance schedules
Drive District vehicles
Required For All Jobs
Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Physical And Environmental Requirements
Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time
Please see job posting on our Career page for a full list of physical demands
Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position*
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Position Summary Under limited supervision, the Water Plant Engineer directs the operation of plant equipment to produce the specified quantity and quality of finished water, monitors plant equipment to assure proper plant performance, applies process chemicals, maintains plant operational records, and uses laboratory test equipment for routine tests.
Education
Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Minimum Requirements
Required - Minimum of 3 years of operational or maintenance experience at a water treatment facility, or distribution system or
Required - Minimum of 6 years working building operations/maintenance or production facility operations/maintenance experience
Preferred - Potable Water Treatment Plant Experience
Preferred - Experience with using SCADA or other control systems
Preferred - Experience working rotating shifts
Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license upon hire
Required - State of Nebraska Grade IV (4) Water Operator License within 180 days
Required - State of Nebraska Grade III (3) Water Operators License or a City of Omaha Grade 3 Stationary Engineers Certificate within 3 years
Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the District’s Respiratory Protection Program within 60 days
Required - Hearing (audiogram), Vision, and Color identification testing upon hire
Required - Vision and Color identification testing upon hire
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to perform simple chemical titrations and determine endpoints, turbidity tests, and color tests
Ability to perform routine math operations to properly calculate chemical applications for treatment
Ability to work and think independently in accordance with verbal and written instructions
Ability to provide work direction to others
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sodium permanganate, polymers, ammonia, ferric sulfate, fluoride, lime, hydrochloric acid, powdered carbon, soda ash and various other treatment and/or cleaning materials
Must be detail oriented and able to write legibly to maintain detailed logs and records
Must be willing to work 8 hour and 12 hour rotating shifts to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to remain calm and productive in stressful situations
Efficient written and verbal communication skills in English to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation
Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required
Laboratory skills are preferred. (Entry proficiency)
Knowledge of basic fluid flow principles is preferred
Documented Mechanical aptitude is preferred
Essential Functions
Control treatment processes to meet directed requirements to include, but not limited to, wellfield operations, basin blowdowns and transfers, chemical feed adjustments, filter rates, basin flow rates, filter backwash schedules, and high service pump operations
Notify duty chemist or supervisor in the event of plant failures or abnormal conditions
Check status of and operate pumps, basins, chemical feeders, filters, and related equipment
Control water plant by means of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and related equipment, and manually operate plant to ensure business continuity. This includes escalated issues as needed
Pick-up and test samples of water in various stages of purification process, record test results, and interpret these results
Respond to plant failure alarms and make necessary adjustments or changes if needed
Perform the physical requirements of position
Operate high service and well field pumps to maintain proper flow through the plant and to meet required production rates and storage requirements
Operate diesel and natural gas stationary engines, generators, and boilers
Convert plant and well field equipment to backup power systems after loss of utility power. Return plant and well field to normal operating condition after utility power is restored
Assist in training of new employees and provide work direction to Water Plant Operators. This includes providing detailed instructions, side by side plant operation to work through various scenarios and delivering feedback
Perform safety checks of building, grounds, and equipment to ensure standards are maintained and systems are operational to include, but not limited to, vandalism, lighting, heat, leaks, electrical trouble, and fire; document or report non-compliance and/or facilitate corrective action as appropriate
Perform preliminary diagnosis of problems related to plant systems and inform supervisors to initiate corrective action
Perform, or assist with, various plant maintenance tasks including basin washing, operations and maintenance of boilers and HVAC equipment, operation and maintenance of residuals handling equipment, various wellfield maintenance tasks, and housekeeping and grounds keeping maintenance duties
Perform weekly maintenance schedules
Drive District vehicles
Required For All Jobs
Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
Physical And Environmental Requirements
Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time
Please see job posting on our Career page for a full list of physical demands
Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position*
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