Description
Operate and control water treatment plant processes and equipment, using control boards and automated systems, to produce safe, reliable drinking water.
- • Add and adjust treatment chemicals (e.g., coagulants, chlorine, ammonia, lime, fluoride) to meet target water quality.
- • Operate and adjust pumps, valves, filters, and SCADA controls to purify water and meet flow and pressure demands.
- • Monitor meters, gauges, and process data to assess load, detect alarms, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- • Collect and analyze water samples for turbidity, pH, alkalinity, chlorine residuals, and other water quality parameters.
- • Record operational data, test results, and meter readings in logs and regulatory reports.
- • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on pumps, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
- • Coordinate with operators and maintenance staff during shifts, startups, shutdowns, and outages.
- • Backwash filters and clean basins, tanks, and work areas to maintain plant performance and safety.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
