Residuals Plant Operator II in Birmingham, Alabama at Central Alabama Water CAW

Oversees and performs job duties. Responsible for the dewatering of alum or ferric sludge and returning water to head of plant. Discard residuals and maintain equipment to operate at maximum performance.

• Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditionsInspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaksSet up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, or shift productionfor entry in computer databasesExamine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture
• Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipmentAssemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shafts, or other parts to prepare equipment for operationResponsible for scheduling equipment maintenance and creating work schedulesPerform other duties as assigned
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High school graduate or equivalent required.

Five years of operation and maintenance of plant solids is preferred. Experience in operating a dump truck is required. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of basic chemistry and math; must be able to understand procedures and regulations and apply them to coordinate specific activities; must have clerical and numerical perception. Must have supervisory/leadership skills.

1-5 Employees Directly

Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction

Finger dexterity required, manipulating objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

Communication skills using the spoken word

Ability to see within normal parameters

Ability to hear within normal parameters

Ability to move about

Loud noise; Inside and Outside; exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.