Principal Plant Operator (Maintenance)

Principal Plant Operator This position is for a Principal Plant Operator focusing on plant maintenance and operations at Chesterfield County's wastewater treatment plants. The Principal Plant Operator will perform all operational aspects required to maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing wastewater treatment. This requires observations and/or adjustments of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes at a wastewater treatment plant. This includes but is not limited to the following:Operate and maintain process equipment and systems associated with wastewater treatmentMonitor the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)Observe and record process trends related to equipment operation and plant performance on daily log sheetsMonitor and adjust process control instrumentationInventory chemicals and inspect chemical dosing pumps and storage tanksEnsure proper operation of samplers, collect process monitoring samples and perform field analytical testsTransfer sludge by manually turning valves in correct sequence with operation of pumping equipmentPerform preventive maintenanceWork outdoors in the elementsPerform other work, as requiredThis position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.UtilitiesChesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion