Senior Water treatment Technician

PLANT OPERATION TASKS:
Carry out water treatment plant operation tasks, which may include but will not be limited to the
following:
 Hazardous and non-hazardous atmospheric vessels and systems including settling tanks;
 Understand aeration principles, settling tanks, and centrifuge systems;
 Reverse osmosis system principals, maintenance, and operation;
 Reciprocating, centrifugal, submersible and diaphragm pumps;
 Logic, manual, relief, control and non-return valve operation and fault identification;
 Front line repairs and maintenance to PVC/PE pipework and fittings;
 Safe identification, use, and control of chemicals. (COSHH);
 Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes;
 Water testing, laboratory, and on the job site sampling;
 Ability to mathematically (arithmetic, algebra, geometry) calculate correct chemical dosages, amounts and be able to adjust to environmental conditions;
 Verification of equipment and machinery performance criteria and mechanical equipment isolation integrity;
 Analysis of software malfunction and control systems;
 Preparation of resources and work sites with reference to other coincident activities to ensure the effectiveness and safety of complex operation and maintenance work;
 Minimisation of substance release to the environment and safe disposal of hazardous substances;
 Compliance with relevant environmental specifications and standards;
 Selection of PPE appropriate to task;
 Maintenance of accurate and up to date records;
 Evaluation of condition monitoring data;
 Completion of daily and / or watch keeping duties;
 Completion of Operational scheduled routines;
 Assurance of water treatment plant and equipment performance criteria, isolation integrity, process stability, and process optimisation;
 Carry out first line maintenance on all water treatment plant equipment;
 Preparation for and implementation of plant start up and shut down;
 Adjustment of level, temperature, pressure, composition, flow, speed, position, and response parameters;
 Process and Mechanical Isolations;
 Replacement of, filter elements, lubricants, chemicals, and coolant;
 Lifting and handling;
 Permit to Work responsibilities.

 Fluent oral and written English;
 Apprenticeship or significant equivalent experience;
 Evidence of CMMS (SAP) training or equivalent;
 Demonstrable evidence of use, understanding and interpretation of technical Plant drawings, symbols, P&ID’s, and Isometrics;
 Computer systems literate including control systems and software in connection with water treatment plants;
 City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 trade qualification or equivalent;
 Extensive field experience in water treatment maintenance, operation and failure cause and analysis;
 Proficient in Microsoft systems and packages;
 Permit to work systems and process understanding.

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