Wastewater Plant Operations Technician I - Alexandria, United States - City of Alexandria VA Sanitation Authority

Description

Be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Looking for a meaningful career? At AlexRenew, we're committed to protecting our community, delivering healthier waterways, and building a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship in the region.

Each year, our team processes approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater it receives from area homes, schools, and businesses, before safely returning it to our waterways.

Feel supported. Grow your career.

Members of our nationally recognized workforce have access to outstanding growth opportunities, including defined career tracks, tuition reimbursement, and a well-respected apprenticeship program.

We believe our diverse workforce is our most important asset, and we encourage employees to share their experience, viewpoints, and ideas to help improve our organization.

We also have an excellent compressive benefit package, including generous paid time off program to encourage a healthy work life balance.

Why AlexRenew is unique.
AlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater treatment authorities of its kind.

Our passion for public service is expressed through community connections, environmental initiatives, and our essential mission.

Through educational partnerships with local organizations, we work to strengthen our community's understanding of the importance of wastewater treatment and our connection with local waterways.

Learn More about AlexRenew

The Wastewater Operations Technician I is a critical infrastructure professional who provides an essential environmental service to the AlexRenew community 24/7, 365.

As part of the Operations Team, they gain on-the-job experience supported by in-depth training to become experts in the operations of the AlexRenew Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).

OTs are responsible for performing all routine operational tasks under the direct supervision of Senior Operations Technician or Supervisor in compliance with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule, full time, fixed schedule, 5:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., four days per week. Schedule pattern rotates every two weeks, with every other weekend off work.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision of a Senior Operations Technician or Supervisor, perform rounds to monitor and operate all liquid and solids processes within required standards of performance.
• Under mínimal supervision, perform routine operations and preventative maintenance activities in support of efficient operations; examples include raking screenings cans, pigging of heat exchangers, changing parts or supplies, offloading deliveries, and preparing solids or screenings for loading and pickup.
• Collect representative samples and conduct basic field analyses using standard methods.
• Monitor WRRF performance data and trends using SCADA, Operator 10, and other instruments, notify OTs or Supervisors of abnormal conditions.
• Record accurate operational data using standard forms and procedures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of plant equipment. In consultation with Senior OT or Supervisor, provide recommendations for improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Perform required plant housekeeping and maintain clean work areas to ensure proper operations.
• Provide onthejob training to Wastewater Systems Apprentices, as assigned.
• Satisfactorily complete ongoing professional development on all aspects of WRRF operations.
• Actively promote safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks.
• Perform general housekeeping duties around facilities.
• Participate in communications training programs. Shares information as requested about position and tasks with communications team. As requested, participates in various outreach activities, such as career panels and guided tours.
• Understands and weaves our organizational sustainability objectives into daily work and decision making.
• Actively promotes safe behaviors and health awareness at all times in the execution of daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Key Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Dependability
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required.
• Two years wastewater industry experience as AlexRenew Wastewater Systems Apprentice or equivalent wastewater plant operations experience preferred.
• Active Virginia Wastewater Works Operator license Class 3 or 4; or other state wastewat