Plant Operator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Applies chemicals like aluminum chlorohydrate, sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, citric acid, caustic soda, potassium permangate etc.

2. Monitors hourly treatment chemical consumption to ensure chemical feed rates correspond to the recommended dosage and flow of raw water less the leaks and losses for accurate treatment and efficient results of water quality.

3. Can be assigned to act as Control Room Operator or Operations Supervisor / Shift-In-Charge.

4. Inspects, receives and records treatment chemical deliveries during the shift and update stock balance.

5. Maintains and repairs minor defect of equipment/instruments and reports major defects for immediate repair.

6. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of workstation, dosing equipments and appurtenances including tools used such as pliers, wrenches, vise grip, chlorine special tool, breathing apparatus, etc. for workers and visitor safely.

7. Raw water pump station, DAF building, BAF building, UF building, Gen Set building, sludge dewatering system, Chlorine building, 20MLD RO building, reservoir area, and all MCCs per shift.

8. Monitors / operates chemical feeding equipment, accessories and facilities based on the set working limits and the optimum dosing of chemicals per hour in compliance with the quality plan control parameters.

9. Reports any minor / major damage of facilities to WSO Officer on duty for immediate action to minimize downtime.

10. Monitors the effect of chemical applied through visual inspection in the different stages of the process and through chemical consumption which is manifested in the actual monitoring on hand per shift.11. Declogs plant inlet screen as needed and to perform scheduled sludge extraction or when the need arises especially during very high turbidity.

11. Prepares polymer solution and potassium permanganate solution which is ready to use for the next shift in such a way that solution spillage is being avoided if not minimized.

12. Authorized to operate overhead crane and use lifting chains for activities involving chlorine cylinders

13. Calculates the recommended chemical dosing to maintain the required level of operational controls and maintains the level of production as recommended by Supply and Pressure Management.

14. Monitors and records performance and status of vacuum pumps, air compressors, scour air blowers, backwash pumps, service water pumps and flash mixers and record equipment control readings at motor control centers (MCCs) and determine if they are within working limits otherwise, report to the Shift Officer immediately any defects for immediate action.

15. Visually inspects status of intake, forebay, DAF and BAF cells and sludge thickening system, and reports immediately to Shift Supervisor on duty for any abnormalities.

16. Adjusts intake and forebay sluice gates, as instructed by the Shift Supervisor.

17. Operates Gen-set during power outage and exercise once a week.

18. Removes large debris / floatable trapped in the sludge thickening system as needed.

19. Operates neutralization system and sends samples to Process Control Services.

20. Assists in the opening and closing of sticky valves at UF-RO and BAF areas.

21. Measures and monitors sludge level at intake, forebay and DAF.

22. Assists in priming of saturators during plant start-up.

23. Implements Integrated Management System's programs, activities, procedures and policies

24. Does other related tasks as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of any technical/vocational course or at least two years in college

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferably with one to three years of related work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Basic reading, writing, and analytical required Can perform various mathematical functions Has the ability to perform assigned task with ease Computer literate

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES

Capable and willing to go on shifts

Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines Customer service oriented

Diligent, dedicated to work, persistent and physically fit Results-driven and proactive

Can work with minimal supervision Can work under pressure

WORKPLACE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

Technical tools and equipment Company Service Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS and OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

Exposed to weather and field conditions during regular rounds of treatment plant facilities

Exposed to chemicals used for water treatment (Aluminum Sulfate, Polymer, Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Potassium Permanganate, Poly Aluminum Chloride)

Always on call