The Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for the operation of treatment processes on the assigned treatment plants and carrying out routine maintenance activities on assets for an area, across a variety of sites as and when requested, in accordance with the task schedule.

Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply.   

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the operation of the water and wastewater treatment processes, and carry out routine maintenance activities across a varied plant asset base 
• Operate and maintain assigned assets as required including controlling and adjusting assets, inspecting and monitoring assets, testing and calibrating equipment, maintaining assets, replenishing consumables etc.
• Operate the water and wastewater network including operating secondary treatment points on the network to deliver a consistent customer service and carrying out routine maintenance activities 
• Conduct asset checks and inspections to ensure early identification and resolution of asset problems
• Check, record and monitor all necessary quality parameters 
• Conduct daily indicative operational checks and analysis as required and reporting results through appropriate systems. 
• Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to water treatment using the technology systems provided.
• Meter reading as required 
• Take samples of the water/ wastewater, both before and after treatment, carry out all necessary laboratory analyses as set out in the relevant Technical Manuals and shall record all results obtained.
• Supervise all maintenance and repair work carried and shall ensure that it is executed properly, efficiently and left in a completed and satisfactory condition.
• General maintenance of all sewers, including rising mains, storm overflows, pump chambers, treatment plants and sites including all fencing, gates and buildings and ancillary facilities.
• Be in attendance when new connections are being made if required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team 
• Experience of using IT systems and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel
• Experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture
• Good basic knowledge of water and wastewater systems and practices is desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative
• Plumbing or Electrical skills or training desirable
• Experience working within Water Industry and /or other Utilities preferred
• Experience of working with control systems and the servicing and maintenance of instrumentation installed on plants to automatically monitor and control processes is desirable