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;
 Basic understanding of aeration principles, settling tanks, and centrifuge systems;
 Knowledge of reverse osmosis system principals, maintenance, and operation;
 Foundation in reciprocating, centrifugal, submersible and diaphragm pumps;
 Elemental understanding of 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);
 Basic 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;
 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;
 Completion of daily and / or watch keeping duties;
 Carry out first line maintenance on all water treatment plant equipment;
 Preparation for and implementation of plant start up and shut down;
 Process and Mechanical Isolations;
 Replacement of, filter elements, lubricants, chemicals, and coolant;
 Lifting and handling;

 Fluent oral and written English;
 Apprenticeship or significant equivalent experience;
 Evidence of CMMS (SAP) training or equivalent;
 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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