TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT/WASTEWATER DIVISION
TITLE: Process Controller Pretreatment Coordinator
Nature of Work:
This position performs a variety of technical work related to the operation of a municipal wastewater treatment facility and the ‘administration of a wastewater pretreatment program. Person provides close supervision of union employees, assigns work daily, and inspects work periodically. Work is generally performed under the general direction and administration of the Wastewater Superintendent.
Essential Functions:
1. Inspects plant to insure proper and efficient operations.
2. Monitors plant process variables and initiates changes as determined through calculations, test procedures, and independent judgment.
3. Samples wastewater and process flow at the plant and industrial/commercial discharges.
4. Inspects industrial/commercial users for pretreatment program compliance.
5. Conducts scheduled and unscheduled compliance inspections of, and delivers violation notices and/or other regulatory documents to industrial/commercial users.
6. Performs laboratory analysis to satisfy Federal, State, and local requirements.
7. Monitors and assist in the QA/QC testing and reporting of results.
8. Inspects and adjusts equipment regularly.
9. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, as well as detailed records and operational logs.
10. Maintains positive relations with the public, commercial and industrial users, and regulatory Agencies.
11. Is present for all inspections of the laboratory by DEM and DOH.
12. Orders chemicals and equipment for the wet side including processing chemicals, odor control and lab chemicals.
13. Conducts employee safety training, serves as the Plant Safety Coordinator.
14. Performs related work as required to complete work assignments
Critical Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of math, science, and mechanics.
2. Knowledge of personal computer programs and applications.
3. Knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment utilized in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and the administration of wastewater pretreatment programs.
4. Ability to perform wastewater related sampling and laboratory analysis.
5. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and to work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
6. Ability to supervise subordinates, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, commercial/industrial users, regulatory agencies, and the general public. .
7. Ability to respond to after-hours call backs for equipment malfunctions and other emergencies.
8. Familiar with the operation of laboratory equipment, jet spray, gas detector, pumps, generators, control panels, process equipment, and an automatic sampler
9. Familiar computer systems including SCADA and Security systems
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Two (2) years experience working at a secondary wastewater treatment facility, and demonstrated experience in pretreatment program.
3. Valid Grade II Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, obtained through examination.
4. Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License, with no restrictions that would limit or adversely affect insurability.
Physical Environment/Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
1. The work environment may be within an office setting or a field setting, including construction sites and high traffic zones.
2. Working conditions may vary from moderate temperatures and light (office environment) to inclement weather and night (field environment). The employee works in and around wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
3. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
4. The employee may routinely lift and/or move objects up to ninety (90) pounds, and may climb or crawl into and out of limited access areas such as pumping stations and associated wastewater collection system confined spaces.
5. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
6. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Special Requirements
Please e-mail resume to the Human Resources Director at shealy@narragansettri.gov
