Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Responsible for operating STP. Operates machinery that converts wastewater in drains and sewers into a form that's safe to release into the environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Control equipment and monitor processes that remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater.
• Run tests to make sure that the processes are working correctly.
• Keep records of water quality and other indicators.
• Operate and maintain the pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems.
• Monitor the indicators and make adjustments as necessary.
• Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly.
• Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
• Adjust the amount of chemicals, such as chlorine, being added to the water.
• Use computerized systems to monitor plant proc...