HOUSTON WATER OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II/DWO

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Posting Number: PN 26913Service Line: Houston Public Works Section: Drinking Water OperationsReporting Locations: 3100 Genoa Red Bluff Rd.Workdays & Hours: M -Sun 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rotating Shifts)**Subject to changeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOperates, maintains, and monitors water or wastewater treatment facilities, systems, equipment and sludge processing equipment to comply with state and federal permits. Conducts field runs to facilities to calculate and record daily usage. Compares readings on equipment and processes with established operational ranges to evaluate system performance. Initiate''s system changes within established guidelines to effect process control. Performs preventive maintenance inspections, such as checking equipment, taking samples, adjusting operating parameters and visually inspecting treatment processes. Maintains operations records and logs. Coordinates the delivery of support materials, information and personnel from other departments or agencies. Assists in providing tours. Communicates and coordinates work with other technicians and support personnel by radio, telephone and telemetry equipment. Provides managers/supervisors with status reports and relays information to other affected departments/agencies. May perform duties of Houston Operations Technician I. Additional responsibilities performed by Level II (has valid TCEQ Class B license) Oversees the operation of multiple water or wastewater treatment facilities. Monitors and maintains equipment and the conveyance system, and reports malfunctions to expedite repairs. Clears blockages in lines, cleans clarifiers and pumps, and monitors mechanical and chemical processes in more than one location. Inspects and tests working conditions on all equipment. Compares readings on equipment and processes with established operational ranges to evaluate system performance. Initiate''s system changes within established guidelines to effect process control. Provides on-the-job training to Houston Water Operations Technicians I. Frequently performs simple chemical analysis to ensure proper chemical balances. Conducts aeration, re-aeration, raw and digester samplings. May be assigned to a control center or plant control room as a ''lead person'' for monitoring of multiple systems.WORKING CONDITIONSThe position requires lifting of heavy items of up to 60 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely and/or regular physical exertion such as climbing of ladders.This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier 1 Level.

Created: 2021-11-29