Stationary Engineer, Water Treatment Plant (7341) (U00020)

Job Description
The Water Treatment Plant Stationary Engineer operates, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of complex machinery and equipment in a water treatment plant, water distribution system, and/or related facility. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements for a wide variety of water treatment plant/distribution system facilities machinery and equipment, and the tools and equipment necessary for their proper operation, maintenance, and repair. The candidate will have the ability to comprehend orders and communicate clearly in person, by telephone and by radio, will be able to read and comprehend procedures, policies, plan drawings, gauges, meters, populate and maintain records and logs, and develop write-ups for log entries, memos, and related job reports.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operates a water treatment and distributions facility in a safe and efficient manner without direct supervision; carries out and explains established plant operations, methods and procedures; operates and maintains a wide variety of chemical feed equipment, pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and process machinery and equipment in a large, complex facility to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment; operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Computerized Building Management Systems. 
Repairs automatic and manually controlled water treatment and distribution and equipment including pumps, motors, chemical feeders and filters; may also be responsible for operating a water treatment and distribution facility in a safe and efficient manner without direct supervision.
Inspects and tests machinery and equipment including fire prevention equipment for safe, efficient and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-through and by monitoring machinery as needed during an assigned shift.
Makes entries and keeps records on shift operation by taking and entering meter and gauge readings, water and laboratory analysis readings and temperatures accurately in writing on operating log sheets to ensure a file of preventive maintenance and equipment history; also updates records accordingly.
Receives, records, and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous materials and waste such as, ozone, fluoride, caustic soda and chlorine in confined or enclosed areas, and must be capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills; also may include handling and treatment of hazardous materials and waste.
Communicates verbally and in writing with supervisor(s), craft, and support personnel.
May be responsible for ID batches, keys, 2-way radios and security (in the absence of Security Personnel) to ensure the security of plant and buildings and grounds, including public safety.
Performs related duties as required for Class 7341 – Stationary Engineer, Water Distribution.