We are seeking a Central Utility Plant Operator for assignment in Tucson, Arizona. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a central utility plant and/or water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.
Hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 8:00pm - 6:30am
This is a Night Shift position **
Responsibilities
Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the utility distribution and/or treatment systems
Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems
Complies and reports non-compliance with client Project Policies and Procedures
Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
Monitors, utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to assure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation
Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatment, industrial discharges, plant influent, process, effluent and biosolids
Processes, hauls, and applies biosolids in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements
Makes entries in plant logs
Attends and conducts meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety, process control, etc.
Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
A valid Drivers License
3+ years experience as a Utility System Mechanic, Stationary Engineer or Refrigeration Mechanic
Familiarity with chillers, compressors, cooling towers, building management systems, water distribution systems, emergency generators and fire pumps, water treatment programs, valves, pumps, and/or motors
A valid Universal Refrigerant Processing Certificate or water/wastewater treatment certification is highly preferred
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Oil and Gas
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